Substitute
Deputy
Labour
House of Commons
GB - SW1A OAA - London
United Kingdom
Working language: English
Declarations of interests:
2026
, 2025
, 2024
, 2023
, 2022
Declarations of interest regarding election observations (if applicable)
23/10/2025 - Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation Round table highlights migration as strategic response to ageing societies 29/01/2025 - Session Immigration: one of the answers to Europe’s demographic ageing 21/10/2024 - Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation PACE Migration Committee discusses importance of human rights in migration management at Ljubljana meeting 10/10/2024 - Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation Immigration: one of the answers to Europe’s demographic ageing
22/04/2026 | 13:14:25 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) I would to thank the rapporteur Ms Zita GURMAI for the excellent report. Colleagues, I welcome the continued focus on ensuring that the Convention is not only ratified. Because ratification alone is insufficient. The true measure of our commitment lies in implementation: in prevention, in accessible protection, and in effective accountability. The UK has taken forward important measures, including the Domestic Abuse Act and the Violence... 21/04/2026 | 19:52:53 Thank you, Mister President, for calling me. And I want to congratulate the two rapporteurs on this excellent report. At a time when international institutions are under pressure – they're being attacked, they're being undermined – it is essential to recognise that this election system is not perfect, but it is legitimate. Because it carefully looks at the balanced judicial selection processes, which in many European countries we could maybe debate on another day, but if we're looking at the... 21/04/2026 | 18:08:02 Thank you. Thank you very much for calling me. I stand in support of this very timely report by our rapporteur. Freedom of religion or belief is one of the most fundamental commitments shared across the Council of Europe. Yet we continue to see individuals and communities facing discrimination, exclusion and hostility because of their faith or because they choose to not follow any faith. These challenges require not only our concern, but our collective leadership. Across Europe, we are seeing... 29/01/2025 | 19:29:48 Thank you, Mister President. And I'd like to thank everyone that contributed today in this debate. It goes without saying that Europe stands at a critical juncture. We face the challenges of an aging population, and yet there is a powerful solution before us – immigration. However, migrants are more than just filling gaps in the workforce. They are building a stronger, more compassionate Europe. These migrants are not strangers. They are fellow human beings with dreams, families and... 29/01/2025 | 18:17:39 Thank you, Mister President, and esteemed colleagues, Europe stands at a critical crossroads. Our population is aging rapidly, and as the number of elderly people continues to rise, the number of working-age individuals is steadily shrinking. This demographic shift is placing tremendous strain on our health and social care systems, businesses, families, and public finances. Imagine for a moment an elderly person — once independent, active, and self-sufficient — now facing the challenges of...
12/11/2024 | Doc. 16072 | Report Immigration, one of the answers to Europe's demographic ageing
13/02/2026 | Doc. 16342 | Motion for a resolution Protecting lakes as natural and cultural heritage and as a strategic resource for people in the face of the triple planetary crisis 05/02/2026 | Doc. 16340 | Motion for a recommendation Fulfilling and respecting the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination 15/01/2025 | Doc. 16095 | Motion for a resolution The role of diasporas and migrants in building social cohesion and progress 03/10/2024 | Doc. 16056 | Motion for a resolution Frontline States: the role of the Council of Europe in implementing the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum 11/06/2024 | Doc. 16006 | Motion for a resolution Call for increased support for refugees in Lebanon
22/04/2026 | Doc. 16370, vote on the draft text for resolution Paving the way for a culture of consent 22/04/2026 | Doc. 16372, vote on the draft text for resolution Promoting the Istanbul Convention and improving its implementation: building on lessons learnt 21/04/2026 | Doc. 16363, vote on the draft text for recommendation Violence and hate speech against politicians: a threat to democracy 21/04/2026 | Doc. 16363, vote on the draft text for resolution Violence and hate speech against politicians: a threat to democracy 21/04/2026 | Doc. 16373, vote on the draft text for resolution Countering discrimination based on religion and protecting freedom of religion or belief in Europe