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HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionI have no doubt that the constituents of the hon. Member for Birmingham, Yardley (Jess Phillips) want her working here and representing them. She talked about this being a…04 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionWhat this House did today clearly was to weaken the negotiating position of the Prime Minister. We all know that Michel Barnier and the European Union listen very carefully to…04 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsThree weeks ago, I was in New York for WorldPride—a celebration of equality and love, with 150,000 people marching down Fifth Avenue, cheered on by millions of people. Then we had…17 Jul 2019HANSARDFree Trade and WTO ReformI congratulate the Secretary of State and his Department on the latest export figures, which have reached another new high, but there is clearly potential for further growth,…11 Jul 2019HANSARDNational Shipbuilding StrategyHon. Members will be able to tell that the right hon. Gentleman and I are old school chums because I gave him a bit of latitude to ski off-piste. I call Douglas Chapman.11 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI have been an MP for 27 years and I was here for all the devolution legislation. I sat on the Opposition Benches and I was opposed to devolution, but I lost. I lost the…09 Jul 2019HANSARDForced Displacement in AfricaThank you. It has been a superb debate. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered the Tenth Report of the International Development Committee, Forced…04 Jul 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I take on board what my hon. Friend is saying. When I have chats with people in my constituency, whether they voted remain or leave, they say, “For goodness’ sake, get on with…20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019As my hon. Friend is on the topic of wasting huge sums of money, is not the moveable feast of dates the reason why the Government are wasting £150 million and inflicting elections…20 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Can the Prime Minister confirm that, if we were to stay in a customs union and the single market, we would have to pay billions into the European Union, we could not do free…15 May 2019HANSARD Medical Aesthetics Industry: RegulationI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way; he is on a bit of roll with interventions. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for the work he has done. A professional from a skin…14 May 2019HANSARD Universal Credit HelplineIt is good to see so many hon. Members here today for the debate, which is due to begin now, on the topic of the universal credit helpline. I call Danielle Rowley to move the…07 May 2019HANSARDRussian Annexation of CrimeaI commend my hon. Friend on the beginning of his speech, which is superb. Does he agree that part of the problem with Russian aggression, and the boldness with which Russia has…24 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsIn welcoming the Minister to his place, I ask him to leave at least one minute for the proposer, Angela Smith.23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsOrder. Members can see how many people are standing. The wind-ups will start at half-past 5, so please show enormous constraint—just make your points and then allow others to get…23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsI am extremely grateful for the hon. Lady’s brevity.23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsOrder.23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsEarlier, when I counted the Members standing, I did not notice that Chris Heaton-Harris was one of them. We will allow three minutes each for those who are standing, which will…23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsOrder. I am sorry, but your three minutes is up. In fact, you have gone over the limit.23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsThere are four people wishing to speak, so if they all stick to about three minutes, we will get everybody in.23 Apr 2019