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HANSARD Section 1 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019I do not doubt for one moment that the hon. Gentleman does not share that view, but the reality is that the majority of members of the Conservative party, as we heard in earlier…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Section 1 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019This is a genuine question. If Her Majesty’s Opposition had tabled an amendment seeking a much longer extension, I think it would have won support, certainly from most of us…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that this was always a three-part process? Big progress has been made. Is it his understanding that, now we have begun to conclude the…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI congratulate the right hon. Lady on her Bill and the progress she has made thus far. She speaks clearly, based on evidence, and I am delighted that, as I expected from her, she…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillWith respect, I think the hon. Gentleman will find that in treaty, in international law, EU citizens are entitled to vote in European elections and to be represented in the…03 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think it is important to record that, of course, the majority of people in Broxtowe did not vote Conservative and, like all hon. and right hon. Members, I seek to represent all…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the Houserose —01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)I am proud to have signed the hon. and learned Lady’s motion and I shall be voting for it tonight. My only concern is not about the motion but, if it is passed, about the…01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)Will the Secretary of State give way?01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)As my hon. Friend knows—and he is my friend—I have made the case and voted for the single market and the customs union for almost the past two years. My difficulty with his motion…01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)I should like to intervene on the hon. Gentleman to enable him to collect his thoughts. I congratulate him on speaking in the way that he is, notwithstanding some of the other…01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)Does the right hon. Gentleman accept that there is a difference between those who wanted a pure Brexit and those who did not want us to leave in any event? I suggest to him that…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman raises an interesting point in talking about the courage of our convictions. Would he like to tell the House why he voted against the Government’s withdrawal…01 Apr 2019HANSARDEU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Votes)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. What you do not know is that a week ago an effort was made to put forward composite motions. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of a number of us,…01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Chelmsford (Vicky Ford). I suggest that there is the real rub of what is going on, or the danger we face tonight if we do not look…01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)The hon. Gentleman says “Compromise”, and I hear exactly what he says, but it would not be in the withdrawal—01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast week.01 Apr 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionDoes the hon. Lady find it somewhat ironic that there are those on the Government Benches who are changing their mind on how they are going to vote, and indeed have already…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way. I am really delighted that he is now looking at the substance of the Government’s motion, because it is really important that all…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope). I do not agree with much of what he says, but I will say this in his favour: at least he is…29 Mar 2019