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Henry Nowak Independent Review

Written Ministerial Statements

On 3 December 2025, Henry Nowak’s life was cut short in a horrific and senseless act of violence. My thoughts remain with his family and friends, and all those whom this dreadful incident...

Topical Questions

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. and learned Gentleman will know that I discuss this issue regularly with my counterparts in the Republic of Ireland. We are committed to working closely together to ensure that we do not...

Topical Questions

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising such an important point. As he will know, our modern slavery arrangements are subject to strengthening in the Immigration and Asylum Bill, which is...

Topical Questions

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Gentleman should be much more responsible about the way in which he makes his point in this Chamber. He will know that there is a world of difference between someone selling books and...

Topical Questions

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

I am surprised by the correspondence that the hon. Member has received. She is welcome to share that with me. That is absolutely not the case for the announcements made in September.

Topical Questions

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

As the right hon. Gentleman is well aware, it is long-standing policy not to comment on individual cases. He often brings such individual cases to the Dispatch Box, so he should know that we...

Topical Questions

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

I do not need notes from the shadow Home Secretary on any of my speeches; he can keep them to himself. Let me confirm for the House that settlement will be earned, not be automatic. He knows we...

Topical Questions

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend will know that we have made it easier for the police to seize e-bikes on the spot, and we have cut the timeframe for disposal to just seven days. Police forces are already making...

Topical Questions

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

Last December, Henry Nowak’s life was cut short in a horrific and senseless act of violence. My thoughts today are with Henry’s family and friends, who have shown extraordinary...

Knife Crime

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. It is imperative that we get knives off our streets, and he will know that we have already taken 63,000 knives off our streets and banned ninja swords. We...

Knife Crime

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend has told me how much he admires the family for their campaigning efforts. We know from our own work how powerful it is when those who have suffered because of knife crime join in...

Knife Crime

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

Since the general election, knife crime is down by 11%, knife homicides are down by 25% and knife-enabled robberies are down by 18%. That is huge progress, but we must do more. That is why I...

EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

Honestly, what absolute piffle from the hon. Gentleman. He will know that the Prime Minister has been discussing having an open debate; that is not the same as settled policy, as the hon....

EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

The delusion here is the hon. Member assuming that the EU asylum pact is up and running, and that it is a silver bullet. He will know that across Europe, while there is greater co-operation on...

EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is right. That is why this Government have been working to reset our relationship with the European Union. Of course, our co-operation with France is central to our being able to...

EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

I am not going to conduct a negotiation with the European Union from this Dispatch Box. The hon. Member will know, as I have said to Liberal Democrat Members before, that we are of course always...

EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

I have an excellent working relationship with EU partners, particularly with France, which has helped prevent over 50,000 crossings since the election. The EU asylum pact has yet to resolve the...

Small Boat Crossings: Removal of Arrivals

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Lady knows that given that there are outstanding issues to be considered in this case, I cannot comment on the facts. She should know that, as a principle, anyone who receives a sentence...

Small Boat Crossings: Removal of Arrivals

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is right: not only are small boat returns up and asylum-related returns at their highest level since 2010, but in our first two years in office, this Government have managed to get...

Small Boat Crossings: Removal of Arrivals

Home Department

Shabana Mahmood made a speech in the House of Commons

It is absolutely right for a Government seeking a system based on order, control and the principles of fairness and contribution to look at both the legal and illegal migration systems. We...