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’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 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 →
Hilary Benn’s speech during the Queens Speech Debate 24 May 2022 Watch Hilary Benn’s speech in the House of Commons during the Queens Speech Debate. Read more →
Statement on Conversion Therapy 28 Apr 2022 Many constituents have been contacting me about conversion therapy. I completely agree that LGBT+ conversion therapies – which are exploitative and damaging – should be banned as a matter of urgency, including for trans people. As you are no doubt aware, last October the Government published its long-awaited consultation on… Read more →