Hilary’s Parliamentary Activity - Hilary Benn MP

Priorities for Government

Commons debates

Priorities for Government

Commons debates

The Prime Minister has set out his new Brexit policy, but did he notice that, yesterday, the Taoiseach said that any suggestion that a whole new negotiation could be undertaken in weeks or months...

Situation in the Gulf

Commons debates

Back in June, the Government’s view was that naval escorts for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz would not be appropriate because it would be seen as provocative and escalatory....

Progress reports

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I support Lords amendment 1, which very sensibly provides for when the reports required under the Bill should be made to the House and provides an opportunity for the House to debate them. In...

Progress reports

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I beg to move manuscript amendment (a) to Lords amendment 1.

Extension of period for forming an Executive

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I rise very briefly to support the amendments moved by the right hon. and learned Member for Beaconsfield (Mr Grieve), although I have to say I find it extraordinary that we are even having a...

Uk Ambassador to Usa: Leaked Emails

Commons debates

It is clear that whoever was responsible for this was not thinking of the national interest. The whole House supports Sir Kim Darroch in doing his job, which is to report home without fear or...

Social Security Benefits: EU Nationals

Department for Work and Pensions

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many EU nationals have been refused universal credit in the last 12 months on the grounds that they have not demonstrated a right to be...

Social Security Benefits: EU Nationals

Department for Work and Pensions

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether an EU national granted settled status in the UK is classified as having a right to be habitually resident for the purposes of applying...

G20 and Leadership of EU Institutions

Commons debates

It is reported this morning that Canada is apparently unwilling to roll over the provisions of the CETA deal—the comprehensive economic and trade agreement—for the United Kingdom in...

Universal Credit: Roll-out

Oral Answers to Questions - Work and Pensions

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

Will the Secretary of State confirm for the record that any EU national who has been granted settled status in the United Kingdom is regarded as being habitually resident for the purposes of...

Topical Questions

Exiting the European Union

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

In the answer that the Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, the hon. Member for Spelthorne (Kwasi Kwarteng) gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol East (Kerry...

Future Relationship: Public Vote

Exiting the European Union

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

Perhaps a representative of Leeds might ask a question. One of the arguments for going back to the people is the economic consequences of a no-deal Brexit. Over the past three weeks, the Select...

Arthritis: Health Services

Department of Health and Social Care

Hilary Benn received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of NHS services for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

European Council

Commons debates

On the Council conclusions on climate change, does the Prime Minister agree that all EU member states need to show leadership and sign up to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, as we all hope the...

Export Licences: High Court Judgment

Commons debates

The Government’s position is, frankly, inexplicable, because the Secretary of State referred to all the careful analysis that has been done, but anyone else undertaking an assessment of...

Hong Kong

Commons debates

Given previous reports of individuals who have disappeared from wherever they were only then to turn up in China facing charges, the whole House understands completely why the people of Hong Kong...

Gulf of Oman Oil Tanker Attacks

Commons debates

While the independent investigations that the Minister has mentioned continue—we all want to see the results of those—the fact is that six vessels have been attacked in just over a...

Sudan

Commons debates

The announcement by special envoy Mahmoud Dirir that talks may resume is of course welcome, but I want to focus on the point raised by the former International Development Secretary, the right...

Leaving the Eu: Business of the House

Commons debates

Is the hon. Gentleman arguing before the House today that it is illegitimate for the House of Commons, if it wishes to pass this motion today, which will happen only if the majority vote for it,...