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HANSARD Valedictory DebateAs long as nobody heckles me, I am sure I will absolutely be able to stay to time. I want to start by saying a massive thank you to, first of all, my office team, who are up in…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Valedictory DebateIn my experience, I always saw the Whips Office as a human resources department, but with the “human” bit taken out.05 Nov 2019HANSARD Valedictory DebateMy hon. Friend is quite right, and he brings me on to why I am here today as a Member who is departing the House. I have served my community and my country in Parliament for 14…05 Nov 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerLet me add my congratulations to you, Mr Speaker, on a fantastic 10 years as Speaker during what has probably been one of the most turbulent and difficult times that this House…31 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillThe hon. Lady makes the case that a second referendum will not solve the Brexit impasse. I would like her to elaborate on that. On the question of the Bill which the Prime…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillMy hon. Friend has just said that we need a new Parliament as if somehow a totally different electorate will be voting for people to represent them. Does he think that the people…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillBut my hon. Friend will also know that at the bottom of page 36 of the Conservative manifesto it was clear that the party’s intention was to leave the European Union with both a…29 Oct 2019HANSARDHeathrow Airport: Third RunwayDoes the Minister at least agree that it is important to give people and local communities the information they need to understand the decision that has been taken?…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. The House is about to start a debate that is vital for our country’s future national interest, yet we have just a few hours to debate the…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI would like to make a brief contribution on what is planned in the Bill, how the Government propose to take it forward, and where they are taking our country. They seem to be the…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt is very concerning that the rules Northern Ireland will have to live under will, in many regards, be set by the European Union, a body in which it will not have…22 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister’s StatementThe Prime Minister, I think, has said that he now wants to speak for the 52% and the 48%, but does he recognise that the rhetoric, the actions and the way that this Government…19 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsThe House is faced with an impossible choice. This is like being asked to buy a house based on the estate agent’s details, which are designed to sell it, with no chance of looking…19 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I want to register my concern about, effectively, the debate that we are now having, when most Members felt that business would have…19 Oct 2019HANSARDLoan ChargeLike many Members, I have constituents who have been egregiously affected by the loan charge. The Minister’s response is unacceptable from their perspective. He should suspend all…01 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. The Government seem to be making pre-election spending pledges with all the velocity of a high-power water jet. I wonder whether the Chancellor will point…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsThe country is facing no deal precisely because the Government have not published a Brexit plan, yet. The key protagonists who sold Britain Brexit are now in charge, and all we…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsYou’ve given it to them!01 Oct 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019The problem with the Minister’s answers is that he obviously needs to leave the Government significant wriggle room because the hon. Member for Stone (Sir William Cash) has…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's Role in Creating a Safe EnvironmentLike many people in this Chamber, I was shocked by the unacceptable conduct of the Prime Minister and particularly by his attitude, which succeeded that of the Attorney General…26 Sept 2019