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HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech, but if it were the law of the land that the Leader of the Opposition and the Prime Minister attend these debates, they would do so. To…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesI was supposed to say that earlier. I mentioned Sky News, but it is John Ryley and he has done really well. I also thank Adam Boulton for what he has been doing at Sky News. He is…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesI will park other electoral reform, but the public want this particular reform; the broadcasters want it, I argue most MPs want it and it is an opportunity for the Government to…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesRubbish! The hon. Gentleman is making outrageous claims about how the British people would vote. Let’s face it: there was one referendum, the decision was made and your side lost.…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesMy hon. Friend might say that, but I couldn’t possibly do so. However, I certainly agree with the first bit. When I promote my private Member’s Bill, I will explain why the debate…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesIt is great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. It is also a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Stroud (Dr Drew)—I agree with virtually everything he…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesI will come to that specific point, because it is a very good example. I am very grateful to Sky News, because it has done something really useful: it has got the wider public…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTelevised Election DebatesI understand that the Minister is making a strong Government speech—very little of which I agree with, I have to say—but I am here to help her.07 Jan 2019