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HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsFrom the outset of negotiations, the British Government have, understandably, had their red lines. They are long-standing and unchangeable red lines. It is understandable also…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillMy hon. Friend raises an incredibly important point. The Home Affairs Committee, after much deliberation, wanted the commissioner to be independent of Government and to report…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend for her speech, which is very wide ranging. She is cramming a huge amount into a short time, but we are learning a huge amount. She has…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillMay I start by saying how much I and many others present appreciate the consensual nature of the debate? As well as praising the leadership of my own party’s Front Benchers, who…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillAnother aspect highlighted by the Secretary of State’s incredibly moving story is just how long the survivors of domestic abuse have been waiting for this kind of legislation.…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateThe Prime Minister has proven that when you live behind a wall of armed police officers, you can be as irresponsible as you like with your language; he will never have to live…25 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderWe have got until October.09 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillAre you talking about the Bill?04 Sept 2019HANSARD G7 SummitThe Prime Minister admonishes this House that the EU is looking to see whether we will block Brexit, but he is almost oblivious to the fact that he twice voted against the deal…03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)Would the right hon. Gentleman remind the House: how many times did he vote against the deal?03 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI express my congratulations to the Leader of the House on the new job. He has said already today that he will be the voice of this Chamber and that he will hold the Government to…25 Jul 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentWhich workers’ rights does the Prime Minister want to enhance that we are currently prohibited from doing by the EU?25 Jul 2019HANSARDBritish SteelMay I first thank my hon. Friend the Member for Redcar (Anna Turley) for her advocacy in the Chamber and—those of us who also know her as a friend know this—for her tireless…24 Jul 2019HANSARDHealthcare Staffing LevelsSexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhoea are on the rise. Will the Secretary of State target more resources at staffing and investment to ensure that we…23 Jul 2019HANSARDMalnutritionWe will meet the malnutrition targets only through a strong partnership with the aid community—the voluntary community. Will the Minister update us on what progress she has made…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPolice Surveillance of JournalistsI was on the Investigatory Powers Bill Committee, and one of the most contentious areas of debate in that period was public interest. When the Judicial Commissioner makes a…17 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansMy hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point, which is fundamental to not only saving the industry but exploiting it. It is about not just car manufacturers but the supply…04 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansI beg to move, That this House calls on the Government to bring forward the date by which the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be ended. I thank the Backbench…04 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansI cannot disagree with my hon. Friend, particularly in an era when councils like Brighton and Hove City Council have experienced cuts of over 45% to their budget. We are investing…04 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansI am extremely grateful for my hon. Friend’s characteristically generous and insightful contribution. The Committee visited JLR—I was not on the visit—and the London Electric…04 Jul 2019