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HANSARDEngagementsOn the personal abuse stuff, I think the right hon. Gentleman is talking a load of tosh, but when he has retired to his croft—which may be all too soon—I hope that he will reflect…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for that renewed invitation. I have spent many happy days with him in Dudley; let us hope that there are more to come.20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsThat was brilliantly put; I could not have put it better myself.20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsActually, I think more people have got compensation. I renew my apologies to the Windrush generation for what they have suffered, but we have greatly increased the compensation…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI thank my old friend for everything he did to campaign on that issue for so long. I am glad that this Government were indeed able to fulfil their promise not just to veterans,…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsThe UK had the fastest growth in the G7 last year and we will return to the top of the table soon because we came out of covid fastest. We had 0.5% growth in May. Do not forget…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for Cornwall and we will continue our programme to support the greater south-west, whether through the A303 or broadband. Cornwall has a…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI think that everybody would agree that what we saw in the last two and a half years was because of the pandemic, with the biggest fall in output for 300 years, which this…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsPolonius—that’s who the right hon. Gentleman is; he needs more matter with less art. The only thing we need to know is that if there were to be a general election, the Liberal…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsLondon once had a Mayor who cut crime by 25%, cut the murder rate by 30% and built twice as many affordable homes as the current incumbent. What London needs is another…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI can confirm that we are committed to funding two new green freeports in Scotland to the tune of £52 million. That would not be possible, of course, if the SNP got its way and we…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI heartily agree with my right hon. Friend. It is not just inequality; it is inequality of opportunity, and that is what levelling up addresses.20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsYes, and I thank my hon. Friend for everything she has done to champion UK steel, a vital national industry.20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI am very grateful to my hon. Friend. There is a fair amount of wood on the Opposition Benches and I think that is why we will prevail at the next general election.20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI think the people of Scotland do not, frankly, want to be talking about constitutional issues and another referendum when the issues before the country—the cost of living, the…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI am sure that everybody who has served this Government loyally and well deserves recognition of some kind, but as for the honours list, I am afraid the hon. Gentleman will have…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is a brilliant champion for Essex and her hospital. I know the case is under review by the Department, but never forget it is only possible because of the money…20 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI beg to move, That this House has confidence in Her Majesty’s Government. I have no idea why the Leader of the Opposition has insisted that we must have a confidence motion…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThe Leader of the Opposition wants one, Mr Speaker, and since Labour Members want one and it is the right hon. and learned Gentleman’s constitutional prerogative, we will comply…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI will not give way; I am going to make some progress. We took back control of our money, we took back control of our borders and we installed a points-based system for…18 Jul 2022