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HANSARDEngagementsI do think that there has to be some reflection of economic reality from the Labour party. The fact is that interest rates are rising across the world and the economic conditions…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI notice that the right hon. and learned Gentleman is not actually objecting to a single economic policy that the Chancellor announced on Monday. He is refusing to condemn the…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI am a fighter and not a quitter. I have acted in the national interest to make sure that we have economic stability—19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI am a fighter, not a quitter. We have delivered on the energy price guarantee— [Interruption.] We have! We have delivered on national insurance. We are going to deliver to stop…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI join my hon. Friend in congratulating Leigh Centurions on their return to the super league. I had the huge privilege of meeting the Lionesses last week—a fantastic team who won…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI honestly do not know what the right hon. Gentleman is talking about. We have been clear in our manifesto that we will maintain the triple lock. I am completely committed to it…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI do not think the right hon. Gentleman can take yes for an answer. I have been clear that we are protecting the triple lock on pensions. If he is concerned about the economy, why…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. When we build new houses, we need to make sure there are GP surgeries, schools and infrastructure. That is why we are introducing a new…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsWe do face very difficult economic times. I have been honest about the mistakes I have made, but what I do not apologise for is the fact that we have helped households through…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsPeople are struggling. It is difficult at the moment. That is why we put in place the energy price guarantee to make sure the typical household is not paying more than £2,500. It…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI join my hon. Friend in thanking everybody at Brecon barracks, which organises Exercise Cambrian Patrol each year. It is a world-class training exercise. I congratulate Brecon’s…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI agree very strongly with my hon. Friend. I know he cares deeply about this issue. I assure him that we will consult on a robust system of local consent and give clear advice on…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsWe are facing very, very difficult economic times. I took the decision I had to in the interests of economic stability. What is important is that we work together, including with…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI am completely committed to the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. It deals with the very specific issues we face in Northern Ireland, the free flow of trade and making sure that…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsWe are compassionate Conservatives. We will always work to protect the most vulnerable, and that is what we did with the energy price guarantee. We are going to make sure that the…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsOne of my first acts in office was to make sure that the military support we give to Ukraine equals the military support we gave this year. We must make sure that Ukraine wins. It…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI thank Julia and her team for the fantastic job that they are doing, and my hon. Friend as the local Member of Parliament. Apprenticeships are a fantastic way for people to learn…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsAll appointments in Downing Street are properly checked through the propriety and ethics process. That is the way that we do it in a completely impartial way.19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for the fantastic work that he did as International Development Secretary. I am proud that we have rebalanced our international development…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsI have taken responsibility and I have made the right decision in the interest of the country’s economic stability.19 Oct 2022