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HANSARD 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 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateThe Minister will know that the closest the House came to saying yes was when we held indicative votes. They took place over approximately four sitting days and we managed to get…26 Sept 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateYou’re the one saying “no” there.26 Sept 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateWe are back here because Britain is in crisis. We have not prorogued or had a recess because of that. I simply ask the Minister an important question: if the House agreed to pass…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerTaxpayers are funding the £100 million Get Ready for Brexit publicity campaign, but the reality is that they do not actually know what Brexit is going to mean. It is difficult for…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateThe Prime Minister has talked about bringing a deal back to the House. He has also talked about his respect for the law, and about agreeing to make sure that he complies with the…25 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)I agree with what the hon. and learned Lady says. Were we able to have a voice on this, many Members of this House would think that we should not even have the conference recess…09 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Tertiary EducationI think leaving the European Union with no deal would be one of the most anti-social mobility steps this country could have taken in many years. Does the Secretary of State agree…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)I am thoroughly supportive of this emergency debate and what it seeks to achieve. Many people perhaps do not realise that this is not just closing down the debate on Brexit; it is…09 Sept 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019The real revolution that Britain needs is a revolution in social mobility and equality of opportunity. I welcome the announcement of investment in schools, but may I encourage the…04 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillIs it not ironic that in the very week the Government announce an advertising campaign called “Get ready for Brexit”, they simultaneously refuse to release any details about what…04 Sept 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentI hope the Prime Minister agrees that having a general election might be something that the Leader of the Opposition wants but it is not what the country needs and it will not…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome my hon. Friend to his role, to which he is very well suited. He is obviously a student of the British constitution, so may we have a debate on the importance of…25 Jul 2019HANSARDAir Pollution: Local Authority FundingLocal authorities will not be able to fix the massive air pollution that is caused by a third runway expansion at Heathrow. The new Secretary of State and I both voted against…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill is all about making sure that democracy works for the people of our country whom it serves. That is why I very much support it.…18 Jul 2019HANSARDLoan ChargeThe reality is that many people caught up in the loan charge scandal were effectively mis-sold schemes that they were told had been QC vetted and were perfectly legal. That is…02 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate on the issue of transparency and the Heathrow third runway decision? Yesterday, like many Members, I met climate and environmental campaigners. People in my…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Inequality and Social MobilityThe debate seems to pose a false choice to the House. We do not have to choose between a Britain with social justice and a Britain with social mobility, and the Leader of the…12 Jun 2019HANSARD Inequality and Social MobilityThe hon. Gentleman falls into the trap that many of us in this Chamber do: he focuses on inputs, but I want to focus on outcomes. The employment outcome for people is that…12 Jun 2019HANSARDSocial Mobility: Treasury ReformIf the Conservative party is to be taken seriously as the party of opportunity, it is important that it has a clear, articulated and well-funded strategy on developing our…11 Jun 2019