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HANSARD Local Government FinanceNottinghamshire County Council, which is run by an exceptional Conservative group, has had its funding cut by 52% since 2013—from £238 million to £118 million for 2019-20. Despite…05 Feb 2019HANSARDNissan in SunderlandI say to the Secretary of State that many people would compromise. If a customs union were put to the vote, some of us would vote for it, but the Prime Minister has made it very…04 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Domestic Abuse Bill: Territorial ExtentI highly commend the Minister and the Government for this very good Bill, but I very much share the concerns of the hon. Member for Walthamstow (Stella Creasy). I am gravely…30 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018Will my right hon. Friend give way?29 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018May I gently say to the right hon. Gentleman that we will soon have only three hours of debate left? There are seven amendments, and many Back Benchers—I am not one of them—wish…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am not going to reply to the hon. Gentleman’s intervention because there is nothing for me to reply to, but I am sure we will all be enlightened later. This is a very serious…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillAre we not already conflating issues in a way that clouds the whole of the immigration debate? There are people who come here primarily to work who are legally entitled to do so…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillCan we just make it very clear that we do control our borders? The last time that I went overseas on holiday, I had to show my passport and so did everybody else.28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron). Indeed, I will be following him into the No Lobby this evening, because I, too, will be…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillNo, no—I have only just begun. I will give way in a moment. It is a funny old world that we live in when, faced with this Bill, Her Majesty’s Opposition—the Labour party—find…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillCould my hon. Friend tell us what percentage of people in Stoke are migrant workers and, when free movement from the European Union ends, which countries people will come from to…28 Jan 2019HANSARDCourts IT SystemI declare an interest, because I am still a member of the Criminal Bar Association. I am grateful to the Minister for her assurances that this situation is not related to cuts,…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI am sorry, but this just is not good enough. This whole process is now turning our country into a laughing stock. The people of this country are worried and businesses have none…21 Jan 2019HANSARDFire ServicesI met the chief fire officer and the chair of the fire and rescue authority in Nottinghamshire on Friday, and they made no complaint about their funding level. They have had to…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The domestic violence Bill really is an outstanding piece of legislation, and I am pleased it has been getting a warm welcome from both sides of the House, but I am hearing…21 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThe Leader of the Opposition is making some powerful arguments—not very well, but he is making them—but could he help us with this? I saw an opinion poll at the weekend. If there…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Could you please assist the House, because this is an important matter? I say this as a woman. We need to establish once and for all whether the…16 Jan 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. A member of my staff was abused this morning as he sought to come to work. There were no police officers outside the Embankment entrance to…16 Jan 2019