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HANSARD Birmingham Attacks and Extinction Rebellion ProtestsAs the Minister has rightly said, our thanks go to the police for all the difficult work they do. The right to protest is a fundamental one, as is equal treatment before the law.…07 Sept 2020HANSARD Summer AdjournmentToday, I want to return to the incredibly important conversation started in this country after the outrageous killing of George Floyd in May. In my view, that conversation is only…22 Jul 2020HANSARDDronfield Station:150th AnniversaryIt was a privilege to celebrate Dronfield station, its supporters, their determination and their grit, and their sheer hard work to make a success of a microcosm of Dronfield as a…29 Jun 2020HANSARDDronfield Station:150th AnniversaryThank you, Mr Speaker, for the opportunity to be able to speak this evening. It is a pleasure to be able to spend a few minutes celebrating a recent success story, and a real…29 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a series of hypotheses.23 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Fifth sitting)I am hugely grateful to the hon. Gentleman for letting me intervene. He is right that a US trade deal needs to be scrutinised, but I remind him that we are not debating a US trade…23 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Sixth sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?23 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Sixth sitting)I am happy to explain what I think is the case. Those are the thresholds at which the United States undertakes automatic prosecution against companies. They are not, as he is…23 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Fourth sitting)I hate to break up the party, but as a fellow northern MP I do not recognise anything that has been stated with regard to this issue, which is slightly broader than the scope of…18 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Fourth sitting)May we have the documents? I would be very grateful to receive them separately, so that I can see the issues. I am sure that we are all extremely concerned about the things that…18 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Fourth sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?18 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Fourth sitting)Given that we are discussing this, I would just like to declare an interest as a former employee of the Co-op, so I look forward to more such discussions.18 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing on from the question asked by the hon. Member for Aberdeen South (Stephen Flynn), does my right hon. Friend agree with so many residents of North East Derbyshire who…08 Jun 2020HANSARD EU-UK Partnership: EU’s MandateI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate. It is a great pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson), who has been throughout my time…04 Jun 2020HANSARD EU-UK Partnership: EU’s MandateThe right hon. Member for East Antrim has a particular view around Northern Ireland, and we have debated that extensively in this place for a number of months, even years. Where I…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I shall try my best to fit what I have to say into the minute and a half or so that I have. I welcome the Bill, and I am glad to see that it has been…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Trade BillI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Over the past three months, our primary focus has been coronavirus and the challenge we face on a national and…20 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Like so many Members who have spoken in the Chamber and by video link, I want to start by paying tribute to all the…12 May 2020HANSARD Finance BillI refer Members to my declaration in the register, which pertains to some of the remarks that I will make today. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to speak at…27 Apr 2020HANSARD Housing and PlanningIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harborough (Neil O'Brien) on securing this timely and important…03 Mar 2020