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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018It is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Leeds West (Rachel Reeves), who made her case powerfully and cogently. I want to strengthen the hand of this Prime Minister…29 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018The problem my hon. Friend has is that, although he has powerfully made the case for the Norway option, I have also read the cogent case made by my right hon. and learned Friend…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement and support her determination to return to Brussels to secure changes, particularly to the backstop. Given what she said in her statement,…21 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActFor my part in this debate, I have always understood the case for compromise, but compromise cannot come at any price, and the deal before us involves the most severe and enduring…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and on top of that powerful point the effect of this deal is to give up control, and it would precipitate a democratic cliff edge. That is…15 Jan 2019 Bills sponsored (5)