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HANSARDArmed Forces VeteransFurther to the question from the hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson), may I gently say to the Secretary of State—and I apologise for all the grief I have given him over…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. [ Interruption. ] I know that it is sometimes uncomfortable to speak truth to power. Mr Speaker, would it be in order to record that, in private,…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionThe hon. Lady knows that I was a founding member of People’s Vote and she knows, too, the cost that I and many others have paid for our belief, which, at the time, was certainly…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionI never sign early-day motions.28 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexThe Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Home Secretary have clearly expressed the nation’s concern and horror at what has happened. It is a terrible tragedy. Of…23 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIs not one of the most critical points that not only is this a new deal but I can find no part of it that actually meets a single promise made by the leave campaign in the…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe hon. Gentleman should listen to the voices from Northern Ireland—and it is not just the DUP or the hon. Member for North Down (Lady Hermon); it is from across the community.…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay (Mr Baron). I will not be voting for the Bill this evening, because it is nothing more than a charter for a…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThis now needs to go back to the British people. And may I just say that I do not actually mind losing my job, but I do care about the jobs of my constituents? I will do the right…22 Oct 2019HANSARDPreparations for Leaving the European UnionAlthough I find it difficult to believe, I appreciate that the right hon. Gentleman is not familiar, as apparently many Cabinet Ministers are not familiar, with the deal that they…21 Oct 2019HANSARDPreparations for Leaving the European UnionThis is your deal!21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs I understand it, the hon. Members for Wigan (Lisa Nandy) and for Stoke-on-Trent North (Ruth Smeeth) obtained assurances from the Government that there would be a procedure…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI gently say to the hon. Member for Gloucester (Richard Graham) that his last remarks really are palpable nonsense, because the Prime Minister has told this House—in fact, he and…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseEven I do not do interventions as long as that, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have just explained to the hon. Gentleman that this is not simply a change to the Northern Ireland…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that.21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have very nearly finished. The hon. Member for Fife—21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseNorth East Fife—very pleasant place. He made exactly the point. He and his party may well want to table amendments to this important Bill, but we know what is happening and the…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI completely agree with the hon. Gentleman and endorse everything he says. Finally, I must put this on the record yet again. I am sick and tired of people in this place claiming…21 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsThe right hon. and learned Gentleman is making a powerful speech. He makes a good point about the backstop, because it was indeed a backstop: it was there in the last event, as it…19 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsOn 26 June 2016, we had a referendum, which in effect was a snapshot on a single day. A distorted photograph was obtained. It was distorted by false images. It was distorted by…19 Oct 2019