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HANSARDPublic Life: IntimidationSomeone came to my surgery this week and clearly made an implied threat to me, a number of Members of this House and a former Prime Minister. However, if I report any of that, I…06 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am sorry that I have not given you notice of this, but it was not possible. Since Prime Minister’s questions began, the President of the…06 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PrioritiesCan the Attorney General give a reassurance that EU citizens who live in this country on 29 March will have their rights protected, whether we have a deal or a no-deal?31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSneaked out?31 Jan 2019HANSARDInternational SportDoes the excellent Minister agree it is important to have international sport here regularly? Four American football games a year are now played in this country—two at Wembley and…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFollowing on from what the Leader of the House has said, there is great news in Wellingborough, where we have the electrification of the midland main line and big improvements on…31 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018I think that Conservative Members are all trying to find a way of getting a deal, and I have been impressed with what the Prime Minister has said today. We will send her back to…29 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Prime Minister, your Government is stuffed full of remainer Ministers who do not want to leave the European Union. Will you replace them with colleagues from these Benches who…23 Jan 2019HANSARDCollege FundingOrder. The debate will resume with the shadow Minister, and we will now conclude at 7.55 pm.21 Jan 2019HANSARDCollege FundingOrder. I am sorry to interrupt the shadow Minister, but there is a Division in the House. If there is one Division, we will suspend for 15 minutes. If there is more than one…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionAll Conservative Members stood on a manifesto in 2017 that said on page 36 that “we continue to believe that no deal is better than a bad deal for the UK.” Given that this House…21 Jan 2019HANSARDCollege FundingOrder. I apologise for the fact that the proposer of the debate did not get a chance to wind up, but time has beaten us.21 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI agree with my right hon. Friend the Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh) about the issue of making up this House’s rules on the hoof. There is a very strong case for a…17 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActMay I take the Attorney General back to some time ago, when he was saying that there was a legal obligation to give £39 billion to the EU, despite the fact that we have been a net…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the Attorney General give way?15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the Attorney General give way on that point?15 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. As you know, I have always regarded you as an exceptional Speaker and a defender of Parliament, which I continue to do. However, I also regard the…09 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesUnder my Bill, there would have to be a minimum of three debates—two head to head between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition and one with all party leaders. That…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesThe hon. Gentleman is making a powerful speech. The whole point of my Bill is to include a debate between the leaders of the smaller parties as well. I hope that the SNP will…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesAs always. The proposal does require primary legislation, but not Government legislation. That is why I have taken the private Member’s Bill route, and all I ask the Minister is…07 Jan 2019