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HANSARDLeaving the European UnionIt is not the political class that has messed it up; it is the Tory party. I do not think even somebody as unsympathetic to my side of the House as the hon. Gentleman can lay this…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI am grateful that the hon. Gentleman agrees with me. I do not see how this could have gone much worse. It is appalling to see businesses spending millions of pounds—which they…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe hon. Gentleman is cheap. We are 18 days away from leaving the European Union. His party does not have a negotiated deal that could get through this Parliament. That is where…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI do not think I have ever said that a second referendum would be a good idea. It is something I should be incredibly reluctant to support, but I have to recognise, if I do not…11 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingIt is a privilege to take part in this debate and to listen to my colleagues’ fantastic contributions. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) for introducing…04 Mar 2019HANSARDBioethanol IndustryI am grateful, Mr Speaker. Paul Flynn never told me that I have star quality, but he did say that I might have a fighting chance if I bought his book. Is the Minister, like me,…28 Feb 2019HANSARDBioethanol IndustryWhat about the regulations?28 Feb 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the EUIt is a privilege to follow on from such excellent contributions; among the finest speeches were those from my hon. Friend the Member for Aberavon (Stephen Kinnock), the right…14 Feb 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the EUMr Speaker, I am grateful. An extension might buy more time, but ultimately this House needs to be able to debate and vote on the credible options to prevent no deal. We are clear…14 Feb 2019HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and Autism: Celebrating AchievementsI support the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Huddersfield (Mr Sheerman). Is it not true that, because of their recruitment processes, many employers are missing out on…11 Feb 2019HANSARDLevels of pay in Further EducationI rise to present this petition on behalf of more than 500 students and staff from Darlington College in my constituency who are demanding fair funding for further education.…29 Jan 2019HANSARDCervical Cancer Smear TestsIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, particularly under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. It is great to be in a Parliament in which women are prepared to stand up and share some…28 Jan 2019HANSARDCervical Cancer Smear TestsShe sounds fantastic—how lucky you are. We are now in an age in which women can stand up in Parliament, as I do not think they could even as recently as 2010, when I was first…28 Jan 2019HANSARDCervical Cancer Smear TestsAnd mesh, as my hon. Friend never stops reminding me. That is a good thing—a wonderful thing—and I am really proud to be part of it. When I saw that this debate was taking place,…28 Jan 2019HANSARDCervical Cancer Smear TestsIt is encouraging to hear what the Minister says, and his comments about the legacy of Jade Goody and others. It is a tremendous thing that they have left to us, with the…28 Jan 2019HANSARDAutomotive SectorIf the hon. Gentleman insists that his Government are ready to take us out without a deal in nine weeks’ time, what will he do to support the hundreds of thousands of…24 Jan 2019HANSARDAutomotive SectorThe Government are pretending that they would take this country out without a deal at the end of March. This morning, the CEO of Airbus said: “Please don’t listen to the…24 Jan 2019