Speeches and Articles - Hilary Benn - Member of Parliament for Leeds Central

Hilary Benn’s Question to Chris Philp About Machete’s

Watch Hilary Benn MP ask Chris Philp why it is still legal for anyone over the age of eighteen to buy a machete from a shop.

Hilary Benn’s Speech on Huntington’s Disease

It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson, and to see the Minister in her place. I thank all the Huntington’s disease organisations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for the vital work they do and for the help and expertise they have given me…

Hilary’s Article for South Leeds Life – November 2022

I can’t quite let this column pass without making some reference to the recent goings-on at Westminster and 10 Downing Street. I have been involved in politics for over 40 years and I have never known a time like it. We have had three different Prime Ministers in the space…

Why We Need a General Election Now

Many people have contacted me in the last few days calling for a general election. Our country faces a crisis. Many people in Leeds are struggling with bills and mortgages, and are desperately worried about what lies ahead. At moments like this we really need competent leadership which has a…

Why is the Prime Minister still in office when she is no longer in power?

I asked the Leader of the House why the Prime Minister is still in office when it is clear that she is no longer in power.

Hilary’s Response to the Government’s Threat to Nature

Many constituents have recently contacted me about threats to the environment. As a former DEFRA Secretary of State, I know why protecting biodiversity, halting the decline of nature and restoring habitats and wildlife must be a priority alongside a COP15 summit that delivers for the planet’s wildlife as well as…

The Death of Queen Elizabeth II

This is the speech that Hilary made in the House of Commons on 9th September as part of the Parliamentary tributes to Queen Elizabeth II: “I rise to speak on behalf of my constituents in Leeds Central, as we mourn the Queen’s passing, offer our heartfelt condolences to His Majesty…

Tackling the menace of machetes on our streets

Given the spate of terrible attacks we have seen in Leeds, I asked the Home Office Minister recently why on earth machetes can still legally be bought by anyone over the age of 18?

Hilary’s Speech on the COP15 and Biodiversity Debate

Watch Hilary’s speech on why we must act at the forthcoming COP15 to value nature and restore it.

Hilary’s Article for South Leeds Life – July 2022

I recently attended a service at Leeds Minster to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War. Many of us remember it only too well. The shock of the Argentine invasion. The departure of the British Task Force. The sinking of the Sheffield. Brian Hanrahan’s famous report…

Hilary Benn’s question to Sajid Javid about Leeds Children’s Hospital

Watch Hilary Benn’s question to Sajid Javid about Leeds Children’s Hospital.

Hilary’s speech on cladding and building safety and the growing housing crisis in Leeds

Watch Hilary’s speech on cladding and building safety and the growing housing crisis in Leeds.

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