Speeches by Taylor.

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“I have a very quick question. Najat, you said Syria account for 30% of the casualty rate last year. Roughly, what is that in actual numbers? I am not aware of the overall casualty number.”

“I just want to ask specifically about Hezbollah, with this offensive going on at the moment. Do you have a particular worry that Hezbollah fighters fleeing the Israeli offensive might try their luck and try to come into Syria? I imagine, given the horrendous role they played in backing Assad, that you do not want to se…”

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“Could you reflect on the disinformation campaigns that targeted the White Helmets, and perhaps on what lessons there might be for other conflicts going on in the world? At the root of it, I think it meant that you were not listened to as much as you should have been.”

“Yes, thank you. Minister, I am getting quite emotional listening to you speak, because I never thought I would see the day when the White Helmets were part of the Syrian Government, and I know that everyone around the table will feel the same. We have all supported the White Helmets over many years of suffering, and it…”

“Could you reflect on the disinformation campaigns that targeted the White Helmets, and perhaps on what lessons there might be for other conflicts going on in the world? At the root of it, I think it meant that you were not listened to as much as you should have been.”

“On that issue of sectarian risks and sectarian violence, not just in the north-east but across the country, one thing the Syrian British Consortium has told me it thinks would be helpful in that regard is more investment in security sector reform, at both national and local levels, to help the transitional authorities …”

“Yes, thank you. Minister, I am getting quite emotional listening to you speak, because I never thought I would see the day when the White Helmets were part of the Syrian Government, and I know that everyone around the table will feel the same. We have all supported the White Helmets over many years of suffering, and it…”

“On that issue of sectarian risks and sectarian violence, not just in the north-east but across the country, one thing the Syrian British Consortium has told me it thinks would be helpful in that regard is more investment in security sector reform, at both national and local levels, to help the transitional authorities …”

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“I know that you are keen for the future of Syria to be inclusive, representative and non-sectarian, and for the rights of women and girls to be protected. Could you give an assessment of where you think we are on that at the moment and, if appropriate, of how you are trying to influence the interim Administration?”

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“On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I wish to clarify the record in response to the point of order raised by the hon. Member for North Herefordshire (Dr Chowns) on Monday, following the statement on Iran, in which she claimed that the reputation of the Green party deputy leader, Mothin Ali, had been “incorrectly…”

“It has been heartening to see the scenes of jubilation from Iranians, from Syrians and from British Iranians in this country at the death of the evil ayatollah. They hope that it will enable them ultimately to finally gain their freedom from this horrific regime. As the situation evolves, may I ask the Prime Minister t…”

“It is an honour to speak in this debate, and I associate myself with the remarks of everyone who has spoken in the Chamber so far, not least in making the point that there continues to be cross-party agreement for resolute support behind Ukraine, and there is still, I believe, resolute support for the Ukrainian people …”

“I welcome the Minister’s statement, in which he referred to post offices being multi-carrier parcel hubs. One such carrier is Evri, and I visited its depot in my constituency of Hemel Hempstead last week with the GMB London region rep Danni Egan. I met dedicated couriers who were doing vital and often undervalued work.…”

“The Minister noted the absence of Reform from this debate. I also note the absence of the Green party. Perhaps they are too busy spreading sectarian hate up in Gorton and Denton, or undermining NATO at every corner. Does he agree?”

“I wish to associate myself with the remarks that have been made by a number of Members, particularly those of my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool Walton (Dan Carden). I continue to advocate for ways in which the west can degrade the ability of the IRGC to kill protesters, such as targeted strikes on arms depots. I …”