Unfortunately we've had to postpone this hearing. We will provide an update on a new date and time in due course.

Today I asked when the U.K. Govt will introduce new safe and legal migration routes including family reunification visas so UK Citizens can get their families out of #Gaza safely. And women at risk can be rescued from Afghanistan & Iran

Our first evidence session for our inquiry on the role of human rights in the UK democratic process will start at 3pm.

👇Stephen Flynn MP: 'The public will be hoping that members of this House do not have a short memory when it comes to the potential deployment and involvement of our military.'

We must see the opening of safe aid routes and a ceasefire across Israel and Gaza.

Funny how Starmer didn’t think an election was necessary in Wales when Labour changed leaders & elected a new First Minister. 🤔
thetimes.co.uk/article/5fdd4a…

We have launched an inquiry on the role of human rights in the UK democratic process 👇

We are taking evidence at 3pm today from experts in social media, civil liberties and human rights.

Read the terms of reference and submit evidence to the inquiry:
committees.parliament.uk/work/8430/the-…

Amongst the issues we will be taking evidence on in our new #HumanRights inquiry is the importance of #FreedomOfSpeech to our democracy. You might also think #FreedomOfBelief is vital. Or not..either way we want to hear from you. Find out how below 👇

Human Rights have an important role to play in upholding our democracy & protecting it from threats for example from “freedom restricting harassment” and disinformation. Delighted to announce UK Parliament Human Rights Committee new inquiry which starts today.

Post Office agents interviewed sub-postmasters when they were distressed and struggling to understand questions being put to them, a judge has revealed thetimes.co.uk/article/sub-po…

Important call for evidence: submit examples of policy/guidance by public bodies (or advisory bodies) that suggest people can access single-sex services & spaces based on self-id.
Covers E&W & Scotland. Closing date 24 June.
gov.uk/government/pub…

I think what some people fear most about Kate Forbes is her integrity. Think about it.

It shouldn't be lost on people that Joanna Cherry KC, a lesbian, and a woman with long experience in politics, can see through the white-knighting attacks on KF, supposedly on behalf of people like JC.

I agree with this. During the last leadership contest I asked the President of the party to intervene when Kate was being attacked. He declined. Now that the party is without a president, somebody close to the top needs to step in.

Persons of of faith have been & will be FM. Whether it is a Muslim (Humza) or a Christian (John & Kate). Each support the conscience vote & equal rights for all. So what is it about Kate that makes her the focus of anti-religious attacks? 🤔

The Minister for Women and Equalities is looking for examples of organisations getting their single-sex space guidance wrong. There's a survey link here: gov.uk/government/pub…

Another fantastic column from Shona Craven tackling the misuse of the word “ progressive“. As she says “one man’s “progress” may be another woman’s step backwards.” Essential reading for those engaged in sexist witch hunt against Kate Forbes.

I see the sexist witch hunt against Kate Forbes is in full swing again this morning amongst some of our male commentariat. Cynical misrepresentation of her positions positively dripping with misogyny.

Speculation growing that Sir Keir Starmer's latest u-turn could be on #Rwanda

Important thread. Worth also reminding people that the SNP like all other parties allows conscience votes on matters such as abortion etc. So really the attacks on Kate Forbes for her personal religious views need to stop.

Can you imagine this kind of post about any other protected characteristic?