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HANSARDMiddle East12. What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the middle east peace process.14 May 2019HANSARDMiddle EastThe successful conclusion of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians is absolutely key to peace in the region; we accept that. Does the Minister not agree that the…14 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsLet me go back to the subject that the Minister started this session with. In a few minutes, the funeral of Lyra McKee will begin in Belfast. The Prime Minister and the Leader of…24 Apr 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Executiverose—23 Apr 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland ExecutiveIt is a real pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Lewes (Maria Caulfield) who has spoken very eloquently about the attractions of Northern Ireland. She is right to point out, as…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland: Murder of Lyra McKeeI join the Secretary of State and the shadow Secretary of State in their powerful words today in this House. Everybody is shocked and horrified at what happened in Londonderry…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland ExecutiveWe are now two years into this limboland, which is utterly unacceptable in its own terms, but it is not correct to suggest that this is having the effect of bringing about the…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland ExecutiveI admire the Minister greatly. He is doing a valiant job with the only two regulations in the SI, which he mentioned, so I understand that he does not have a lot of material, but…23 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilUntil yesterday, the EU was saying very clearly that unless there was a credible plan for an election or a referendum, or a prospect of getting the withdrawal agreement through…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilIt has backed down.11 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealOf course everybody wants to get a deal that can get through this House of Commons. I remind the Secretary of State that she, along with us and Members from her own party, voted…10 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealI am grateful to the Secretary of State for confirming on the record in the House today that she agrees that changes do need to be made to the backstop—it is important to…10 Apr 2019HANSARDEU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Votes)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Just to remind the House, is it not the case that the only proposition that has ever had a majority in this House is the Brady amendment? That is…01 Apr 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThe Democratic Unionist party has never pretended that it represents the majority or everyone in Northern Ireland, but it represents more people than anybody else. The fact of the…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWill the hon. Gentleman give way?29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. May I urge the Prime Minister now to look seriously at what the right hon. Member for Esher and Walton (Dominic Raab) said earlier about the…29 Mar 2019HANSARDEngagementsI am sure the Prime Minister will join me in welcoming the signing yesterday of the heads of terms—the agreement—on the Belfast city regional deal, the first city deal in Northern…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilOn that last point, the Prime Minister and the House have known for some considerable time that 29 March was the target date, so why have appropriate preparations not been made?…25 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Assembly ElectionI thank the Secretary of State for the consultations that she has had with us on this matter. Of course, this is the right thing to do in the circumstances. Regrettable though it…21 Mar 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Legal OpinionI join others in commending the Attorney General, and I pay tribute to him for his dealings with us and for holding entirely to his word in delivering a totally objective and fair…12 Mar 2019