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HANSARD Climate Action and Extinction Rebellionindicated dissent .23 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilA six-month delay is just 74 sitting days and to waste that on a Tory leadership contest would be an unforgiveable act of self-indulgence—for once, the Prime Minister might agree…11 Apr 2019HANSARD LGBT Rights: BruneiI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this vital debate. When I clicked on the Commonwealth’s website this morning, the strapline that came up was “53 countries working…10 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ13. This Friday, young people across the UK will again be calling for more urgent action on the climate emergency. So far every party leader except the Prime Minister has agreed…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentBut would the world be safer if all countries had them?10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI wonder how the Secretary of State thinks we can possibly lecture other countries about not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons. What moral high ground do we have to do that if we…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentWill the Secretary of State give way?10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. She rightly shines a spotlight on issues that far too rarely get covered in the media or even in debates such as this one. The UK…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentOn that issue—a good issue—of how we revitalise multilateral talks, does the hon. Gentleman agree that we would have a better chance if our Government had taken up their potential…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentIt is a real pleasure and honour to follow the hon. Member for Glasgow North West (Carol Monaghan), because she speaks with real authority and eloquence about these issues. I am…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentIf the right hon. Gentleman really thinks that 122 countries around the world are engaging in gesture politics, I would suggest to him that it is perhaps more a gesture from him…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentThat is why one needs international processes such as the UN treaty that I have described, which is supported by 122 countries, to make that happen. Although I am personally in…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Section 1 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that the June date would not allow enough time, not only for the people’s vote, but also for some kind of process, like citizens’ assemblies,…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Access to Medical CannabisSome reports suggest that even Alfie Dingley, whose case gave rise to the new legislation, probably would not be eligible for medicinal cannabis under the new regulations because…08 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for giving way, and thank him for his work on the Bill. If ever there was a time to justify looking at a Bill swiftly, surely this is it,…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI will not give way because I have been told that I have only three minutes. There are huge further concerns about a no deal, crossing everything from security to medicines,…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillThank you, Mr Speaker. I lend my support to this important Bill, which is a vital safety net to ensure that we do not crash out with no deal next week and that we have enough time…03 Apr 2019HANSARDEU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Votes)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Having looked at the figures, I reinforce the comments from the right hon. Member for Twickenham (Sir Vince Cable). I regret what the hon. Member…01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman give way?01 Apr 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. It beggars belief that the Prime Minister still seems not to recognise a dead deal when it is right in front of her. It has now been defeated…29 Mar 2019