Hilary Benn’s Question to Chris Philp About Machete’s 17 Nov 2022 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. Read more →
Hilary Benn’s Speech on Huntington’s Disease 11 Nov 2022 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… Read more →
Hilary’s Article for South Leeds Life – November 2022 04 Nov 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… Read more →
Why We Need a General Election Now 22 Oct 2022 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… Read more →
Why is the Prime Minister still in office when she is no longer in power? 18 Oct 2022 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. Read more →
Hilary’s Response to the Government’s Threat to Nature 29 Sep 2022 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… Read more →
The Death of Queen Elizabeth II 09 Sep 2022 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… Read more →
Tackling the menace of machetes on our streets 07 Sep 2022 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? Read more →
Hilary’s Speech on the COP15 and Biodiversity Debate 14 Jul 2022 Watch Hilary’s speech on why we must act at the forthcoming COP15 to value nature and restore it. Read more →
Hilary’s Article for South Leeds Life – July 2022 01 Jul 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… Read more →
Hilary Benn’s question to Sajid Javid about Leeds Children’s Hospital 15 Jun 2022 Watch Hilary Benn’s question to Sajid Javid about Leeds Children’s Hospital. Read more →
Hilary’s speech on cladding and building safety and the growing housing crisis in Leeds 09 Jun 2022 Watch Hilary’s speech on cladding and building safety and the growing housing crisis in Leeds. Read more →