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HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentBefore I begin my remarks on the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, I want to stress my profound respect for the victims and survivors of the disgusting…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingThe Prime Minister says it is “staggering” and “unforgiveable” that he was not told about the vetting, but what is really staggering and unforgiveable is that he appointed Peter…20 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. I rise briefly to say that I fully support these measures, which are clearly welcomed across all parties. I also…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I completely support the thrust of these new clauses tabled by the hon. Member, in terms of protecting British democracy. I have a specific question in relation to new clause 3.…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I just want to say, well done to the Government.16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)Just to be clear, my concern is that literally hundreds of people have been arrested for holding placards in relation to that organisation. Potentially, under the hon. Member’s…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)Not the hon. Gentleman’s integrity—his judgment.16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I welcome the commitment that the Government have made. I participated in that statement in the Chamber before Easter. As the hon. Member will have noticed, I even welcomed and…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I rise to move new clause 4, tabled by the right hon. Member for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North (Liam Byrne). I will also speak briefly to new clause 12, tabled by the…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)There are some people who renounce political violence— Nelson Mandela comes to mind. Obviously, he was never a British citizen, but there is a genuine question there.16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I will briefly speak to the new clause, because it is important, and has clearly garnered support from a large number of Government MPs—indeed, the second signatory is the Chair…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I share the hon. Member’s enthusiasm and sense of urgency about getting Rycroft implemented as soon as possible. In the spirit of giving credit where it is due, the Government did…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. New clause, by leave, withdrawn .16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I will speak to new clauses 30 and 54, tabled by the hon. Members for Stratford-on-Avon and for Hazel Grove respectively, which both deal with the important topic of a cap on…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I tabled the new clause as a probing amendment, and I recognise that the Government have stated their intention to bring other amendments forward. I look forward to engaging…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I am going to rise above the party political aspects of the shadow Minister’s comments, but I want to engage with his extraordinary claim that communicating with people in their…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 75 Power to make consequential provision Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause would require the Government to establish and publish a transparent protocol for responding to election…16 Apr 2026