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HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI do not agree with that analysis at all. The problem is that if we do not get the economy of our country sorted out and we do not have a strong economy, we do not have the money…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentOf course I will take the extra minute.16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Birmingham, Hodge Hill (Liam Byrne). I do not agree with his conclusion in any sense because I think it would be grossly wrong…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI am grateful to the Prime Minister for being so generous and engaging in a debate. As ever, she could teach a few people lessons on that. The hon. Member for Hove (Peter Kyle)…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentWill the Prime Minister give way?16 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the Attorney General give way?15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe Attorney General and I are both members of the criminal Bar, although I was never in his league. We both understand the art of negotiation. Someone cannot be a criminal…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe hon. Gentleman is making a case about trust, and that is what the country is being asked to do—make this great leap of faith. We do not know what our future trading and…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill my right hon. and learned Friend give way?15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI agree with the hon. Member for Wigan (Lisa Nandy) that it is imperative, as we face this the most important decision the House has made in generations, that we be honest with…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EUThe Prime Minister is right when she says that she is the servant of the people. There are 2 million young people who were not able to vote back in 2016, two and a half years ago.…14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Secretary of State give us an update on the midland main line delayed franchise? As he knows, I am very grateful for the conversation we have had. Stagecoach has taken out…10 Jan 2019HANSARDAccess for AllAs the Minister knows, if someone wants to get from one platform at Beeston station to the other, the advice is to take a taxi all the way round, which is wholly unacceptable. I…10 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillI shall be supporting the right hon. Lady’s amendment. She talks about the manufacturing sector and I believe that there are a number of manufacturing jobs in her constituency.…08 Jan 2019HANSARD NHS Long-term PlanI congratulate the Secretary of State on his plan. As a former Minister of public health, let me say how delighted I am and how much I agree with him that prevention is better…07 Jan 2019