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HANSARD ImmigrationThat was not like me, Madam Deputy Speaker. It was very lax, and I apologise. The Conservatives are currently languishing in fourth place in the opinion polls, and it is a…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI have to say that I was amazed to see a Conservative motion on immigration on today’s Order Paper. I think all that most of us in the House require from the Conservatives is a…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationThe Minister knows that I have long believed that this Government are harbouring their own ambitions for a Rwanda scheme. It started with the idea of a returns hub in Albania, but…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI cannot give way—I have no time. Ordinary Labour voters have good, liberal values, but just now they have a party that is not representing their views. That is why they are…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI cannot give way any more. In chasing Reform voters by using its language and appeasing Reform, Labour is only further alienating its supporters. One can only wonder at the…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI do not think the Conservatives give much thought to anything in this particular field, so I would not even venture to give an opinion on that. As I was saying, the Conservatives…21 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]In reference to the earlier exchange, it seems that if you remember the Minister’s 60th birthday, you were not really there—but I really was not there. [ Interruption. ] Did I? I…14 May 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseLast week’s hearings were both fascinating and disturbing. One discrepancy was pointed out to me, however, about bereaved partners and whether their loved one died before 31…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The Minister keeps saying that we have existing copyright laws that are there to protect the creative industries and our artists, but practically our whole creative heritage is…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]A money resolution to the Bill was passed with Second Reading. I looked at it and there is nothing that says there is any financial limit on any measures included in the Bill, so…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I would always agree with the noble Lord Brennan. As somebody who played with him for many years in a parliamentary rock band, I think we all miss him in this House. He was…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]rose—14 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitRight now, the young people of this country are confined to this island, and cannot live, work or move freely across the continent. There are discussions about a youth mobility…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitI wish I could say that I was enjoying the hon. Gentleman’s speech, but that would be stretching it a bit too far. I do not know why he is presenting all these faux disagreements;…13 May 2025HANSARD Speaker’s StatementFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I want to pass on the sincere condolences of the Scottish National party to the family and friends of Roy Stone, and I really hope that…13 May 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI rise to speak to the new clauses and amendments in my name. I was going to congratulate the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby (Sarah Pochin) on her maiden speech, but she seems…12 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemToday’s announcement, with all that appalling, dehumanising language from the Prime Minister, could not be more contrary to Scotland’s national interest. We have a population and…12 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Thank you ever so much, Madam Deputy Speaker—other matters we shall attend to. I speak in support of new clauses 2 to 6 and new clause 14, which I enthusiastically support. I…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I agree with the hon. Lady, and I will give her a personal example—I should have declared my interests, as set out in the register. Throughout at least the past five decades,…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I will support the hon. Lady’s new clause 2 tonight, if she pushes it to a vote, and I encourage her also to push new clause 4 to a vote. This is a most important issue. We must…07 May 2025