Contributions
696 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDRepresentation 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 (Eighth sitting)For the sake of the record, I feel duty bound to say, “Me too!”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 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 move, That the clause be read a Second time.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)The hon. Gentleman seems to say that the making of any political argument that he disagrees with is exploitation. That is ridiculous. Question put, That the clause be read a…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I refer the hon. Gentleman to the very next new clause on the selection list, which engages with precisely that question. In addition to New Zealand, there are similar rules about…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 (Ninth sitting)Not the hon. Gentleman’s integrity—his judgment.16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 24 Repository of digital political advertising “(1) The Elections Act 2022 is amended as set out…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I absolutely do—indeed, that is what the next two amendments are specifically about. That clearly should be the next step; the provision was put in place in the Equality Act, so…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 (Ninth sitting)The new clause, tabled by the hon. Member for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland (Luke Myer), proposes creating a new offence of misleading the public by candidates in a…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I think that I have made my point. Let us consider what the greatest threat to the integrity of our democracy is. I am concerned about the ways that concerns such as those…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 (Seventh sitting)The Minister will forgive me, but I did not hear her respond to the reference in my new clause to the 4% of campaign spending. Did I briefly drop off? Will she consider that when…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Seventh sitting)I strongly support measures to strengthen the capacities and powers of the Electoral Commission, which plays a crucial role in regulating our politics. I will speak briefly to new…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Seventh sitting)I will pick up the hon. Member’s points in my summing up.14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Seventh sitting)indicated assent.14 Apr 2026