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HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateI think the juxtaposition is actually between democracy and the will of the people, which we are sticking up for, and dither and delay, which the party opposite is standing for.…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateI thought that was coming, Mr Speaker. I thank my hon. Friend. He makes a very good point. All that I will say, at the risk of further inflaming my friends opposite, is that the…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateMy hon. Friend is entirely right. The absurdity of the Liberal Democrat position is equalled only—if not surpassed—by the Labour position. The Labour party is after all committed…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateMy hon. Friend is completely right. It is quite extraordinary that the so-called party of the people absolutely refuses to trust the people. I urge them once again, as I think…25 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)If the right hon. Gentleman wishes to avoid a no-deal Brexit, why does he not call an election, get a mandate, go to Brussels and negotiate a deal himself? What is his objection…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)It is plain from the turbulent reaction of those on the Benches opposite that they simply want another delay, and I will not have that. The public have had enough of the…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I earlier urged the House to trust the people, but once again the Opposition think they know better. They want the British Prime Minister to go to…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)I say again to everyone on the Opposition Benches: if you really want to delay Brexit beyond 31 October, which is what you seem to want to do, then vote for an election and let…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)If the right hon. Gentleman really wishes to avoid a no-deal Brexit, will he explain why he is unwilling to call an election, go to Brussels and seek— [ Interruption. ]09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)I beg to move, That there shall be an early parliamentary general election. Before I begin, Mr Speaker, I join others hon. Members in thanking you for your long and distinguished…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)If that is what the hon. Lady thinks, why does she not have a word with her right hon. Friend the Leader of the Opposition and tell him to reverse his absurd policy of spending an…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)I will give way with pleasure to the hon. Member for Battersea (Marsha De Cordova).09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)Thank you, Mr Speaker, and thank you for allowing me to repeat my salient point: I will not ask for another delay. The people of this country have had enough of the delectable—…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)Thank you, Mr Speaker, for your characteristically impartial judgment. The Leader of the Opposition: there he sits. His party is paid £10 million by the taxpayer and he himself is…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)I am grateful, Mr Speaker. [Interruption.] They say they can’t hear. [Laughter.] How’s that? [Hon. Members: “Yeah!”] Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition have a constitutional duty to…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)Mr Speaker, I repeat my point— [ Interruption .]09 Sept 2019HANSARDGovernment Structures for BrexitI am making this statement to confirm ministerial responsibilities for delivering Brexit. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is responsible for practical preparations within…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsrose— [ Interruption .]04 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is exactly right. That is exactly why we need that three-year investment in education, and to get Brexit done on 31 October and not be attracted to any more dither,…04 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsAs my right hon. Friend knows full well, there have been demands for the Prorogation of Parliament ahead of a Queen’s Speech from the hon. Member for Walsall South (Valerie Vaz)…04 Sept 2019