Ed Miliband MP: speeches

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• 1 Sept 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  The right hon. Lady makes a very important point. Any aid spending that we do must be value for money, but this is not just the right thing to do in principle to help to support the world’s poorest countries; it is the right thing from our point of view. That is a very important point, which I hope those on both sides of the House can agree on. If we do not deal with problems around the world, they come to Britain.

• 1 Sept 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  I can assure the hon. Member that Labour MPs are very keen that action be taken, and it will be.

• 1 Sept 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  I absolutely will take up that case. I know the right hon. Gentleman has a long-standing interest on a whole range of such issues. Because of that interest, I say to him that we will be forthright on human rights when it comes to China, and we will be strong in relation to foreign interference, espionage and on any threats to this country that we find.

• 1 Sept 2026 · West Bank: Illegal Settlements · Hansard source

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  My hon. Friend raises a legitimate point, but I just want to say this: we must listen to the voices across the piece on these questions, including the Palestinian Authority. People rightly worry about the impacts that it can have, but I think it is very important when we weigh our decisions to listen to those who represent Palestinians and who say, “The time to act is now”. That is what we are going to do.

• 1 Sept 2026 · West Bank: Illegal Settlements · Hansard source

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  I do want to defend the record of my predecessors for a moment. Recognition of the Palestinian state was a historic decision made by this Government, and action was taken on arms licences. As the Prime Minister has said, we on this side of the House recognise the need for a step change in our approach, given the urgency. As I say, the hon. Gentleman will not have to wait too long.

• 1 Sept 2026 · West Bank: Illegal Settlements · Hansard source

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  Yes. I associate myself pretty much entirely with the right hon. Gentleman’s remarks. We need to face facts on both sides of the House here. It has been the policy of successive Governments over a long period to be for the two-state solution, but if we are for the two-state solution and we see it being destroyed by the facts on the ground, we must act. The right hon. Gentleman has a long-standing interest and expertise on these issues, and I assure him that we will do so.

• 7 Jul 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  Yes. We love Cornwall; we love the potential of what it can provide in terms of floating wind. My hon. Friend states her case incredibly well.

• 7 Jul 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  My hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point. We will write to her with a good answer.

• 7 Jul 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  I think the hon. Member is talking not just about what will happen at Wylfa, but all the other routes to market that are happening, including advanced modular reactors and other technology. I can honestly say to him that we have massive enthusiasm from a whole range of private sector companies, and we are driving that forward at pace.

• 7 Jul 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  We think the contracts for difference model is a good one. We want to get on with opening the auction, and we continue to look at all these issues.

• 7 Jul 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  My hon. Friend raises an important issue about the treatment of businesses. I am sure that there is more to do on brokers. We will look at his suggestions.

• 7 Jul 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  The hon. Gentleman makes a really important point. I am happy to give that undertaking. We want to see the opportunities around SMRs throughout the United Kingdom. I am happy to discuss that with him.