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HANSARD Elections BillI beg to move, That this House declines to give a second reading to the Elections Bill, notwithstanding the need for legislation around digital imprints and some accessibility…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillFor years now, I have stood opposite the Minister responsible for the constitution and we have talked about many ways of improving our democracy. I had hoped that this Bill would…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillI agree entirely. Trade unions are already incredibly heavily regulated, and charities will feel stifled and gagged by the legislation before us. Finally, I want to turn to what…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillI reassure the hon. Member that I have been a member of the Labour party since 2004—a relatively active member—and I have never been asked to show ID at any meetings. Even if I…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillThis is my final point on this, and then I will give way. There is currently a case before the Supreme Court, brought by Mr Neil Coughlan, who is challenging the legality of the…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillIt is a pleasure to see the right hon. Member in his place, and it is always a pleasure to debate these issues with him in very many forums. The OSCE recommendations are designed…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillThe right hon. Member for Elmet and Rothwell (Alec Shelbrooke) has been trying to get in for some time; I will give way to him.07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillThe hon. Member is absolutely right: this Bill cannot be seen in isolation. Indeed, the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill is before the House currently and allows the…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillIt appears to be all happening in Wycombe. I believe that I was there for the hon. Gentleman’s speech, and I know he takes a keen interest in this issue, so he will know well that…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillThe hon. Lady makes a good point and is absolutely right. Studies from the United States show that voters from black and Hispanic backgrounds are disproportionally affected by…07 Sept 2021HANSARDEngagementsLocal residents in Lancaster are opposing the conversion of a popular local pub, the Britannia, into a 10-bedroom student let. The Housing Secretary says that the current planning…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Transport DecarbonisationPoor air quality caused by congestion causes health problems and costs lives. This is a particular problem for my constituents in the village of Galgate, which has the A6 running…14 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDI do not think Sir Edward has the patience for me to give way a second time, but I am sure that we will have plenty of time to explore the arguments much further as the Bill comes…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Sir Edward. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Luton South (Rachel Hopkins) on securing this debate. It…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDI would not normally intervene, but I want to clarify for the hon. Member that there is absolutely no requirement to show ID to enter a Labour party meeting. Indeed, I have been a…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDAttending a Labour party event is not a human right, but voting in a democratic election in a democratic country is. That is the first obvious point to make, but I am glad that…13 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Testing: Border ForceRDI Trucking based in Preesall in my constituency provides international logistics for Formula 1 and other racing industries. Under coronavirus legislation, they are international…12 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Testing: Border ForceWhat steps she has taken to help ensure that Border Force staff are trained on exemptions from requirements for covid-19 testing.12 Jul 2021HANSARDLevelling-Up AgendaLabour believes that it should be an explicit priority of this Government that when it comes to public procurement we should be buying more from British companies. In the…08 Jul 2021HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewAs I am chair of the all-party parliamentary group on valproate and other anti-epileptic drugs in pregnancy, my comments are on that issue. However, I just want to note the harm…08 Jul 2021