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HANSARDTaxesI thank the right hon. Gentleman for that. We want to back— [ Interruption. ] It was unquestionably a disaster for our ratings—I will happily give the right hon. Gentleman…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesI have already said that the Government should keep their promises, so there we are. May I continue, please? We want to back hard-pressed households and small businesses and push…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesI wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend— [ Interruption. ] People might be joking about it, but our reputation as a country matters. That is why people invest in our country,…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesThey are interested in what costs them money, and their mortgages are more expensive because of the decisions the Conservatives took three years ago— [ Interruption. ] Well, read…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesI think we should have all the economic benefits of Europe while controlling our borders and controlling movement— [ Interruption. ] Well, look at Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesOkay, can I just respond to my colleague chuntering in the background? He keeps saying “the OBR”. We are Parliament. We have a responsibility to scrutinise the Budget, and I…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesJust because we have always done things a certain way does not mean that there is not room for fresh thinking, a more collaborative approach and greater ambition. Realistically,…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesindicated dissent .12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesI have already said this, and will say it again: I absolutely—and I speak on behalf of my colleagues—expect the Chancellor to stand by her promises.12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesLet us talk about trade—12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesLet us talk about trade, Madam Deputy Speaker. I find it extraordinary if we look at the future. I think it was Stephen Bush in the Financial Times who talked about the permanent…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesWill the hon. Member acknowledge that debt has risen from £0.5 trillion to £2.9 trillion from 2005 to 2026, forecast to March? That is nearly six times as much, and the great…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Alcohol Duty: UK Wine SectorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I thank the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon (Gregory Stafford) for bringing us this very important debate; it is…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Alcohol Duty: UK Wine SectorI agree 100%. That is a great illustration of just how painful and unnecessary it is. This is not benefiting anyone, not even His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. The Budget is very…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Alcohol Duty: UK Wine SectorWill the Minister give way?11 Nov 2025HANSARD Alcohol Duty: UK Wine SectorI am just going to make a plea. HMRC is losing nearly £1 billion a year, which is incredibly bad news, and there are massive frictions and admin costs on business. Why would we…11 Nov 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeWhat recent discussions she has had with her counterpart in the United Arab Emirates on the situation in Sudan.11 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Transparency: Overseas TerritoriesI did not know that, so I thank my hon. Friend for informing me. How can we ask others to get their own house in order when we enable these entities on UK sovereign territory to…05 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Transparency: Overseas TerritoriesI thank the hon. Member for Bolton West (Phil Brickell) for securing this debate. I also thank the right hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield (Sir Andrew Mitchell) for all his work on…05 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Transparency: Overseas TerritoriesYes; I fully agree with the right hon. Gentleman. Direct legislation should be a last resort, but it is necessary and we need to move quickly. SAMLA came into force in 2018, and…05 Nov 2025