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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe right hon. Lady said that there has been a lack of clarity in respect of EU nationals’ families, but actually there have been a number of statements by Government that have…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am sorry, but I have spoken to a number of my constituents who are EU nationals. I have fought to get them passports. I have made sure that their rights are heard. I hear them…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe hon. Gentleman makes a very valid point about the 2014 referendum. It is despicable when EU nationals’ rights are played with as a bargaining chip, so can he speak to the…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI do not think the hon. Gentleman has ever listened to any of my speeches. I am one of the most liberal and pro-immigration politicians in the House. To those who want to work…11 Jan 2019HANSARDDiabetesThe right hon. Gentleman makes a valid point. I have friends and family members with diabetes, and there are tell-tale signs. At the moment there is a great schools initiative to…09 Jan 2019HANSARDDiabetesI will certainly give no lectures on buying and cooking food, but will my right hon. Friend join me in supporting Diabetes UK’s Food Upfront campaign, which calls for a…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillMy hon. Friend is making a very valid point. One of my constituents, an IT contractor, was advised by his own accountant. A review would be very helpful in ensuring that people…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) Billrose—08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillMy hon. Friend is giving an insightful speech. One impact of the Government’s policies is the improvement in our Gini coefficient, which is widely recognised as an objective…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillMy hon. Friend is making an important point about aspiration. In this House we often get caught on economics and money, but social capital is just as important. In many…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillThe hon. Member for Aberdeen North (Kirsty Blackman) made a point about being able to lower business rates in Scotland. That has been fantastic. Will my hon. Friend join me in…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillThe hon. Lady is bringing out the successes of the SNP Administration in Edinburgh, but does it not still stand that, after a decade in power and with powers over taxation and…08 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesIt is, and I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. He makes a point about having the right people in the right debate, and he is quite right. When the SNP has MPs at…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election Debatesrose —07 Jan 2019