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HANSARDUK Internal MarketThe right hon. Member is absolutely correct. I will talk about some of that bureaucracy later in my speech. Fifty-eight per cent of businesses have faced significant or moderate…22 Jul 2025HANSARDUK Internal MarketI beg to move, That this House has considered barriers to trade in the UK internal market. I am pleased to have been granted this debate. I do not have much luck securing debates…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Middle EastThe disturbing images from Gaza lead us all to the conclusion that this war must end. However, we must remember that it was started because terrorists raped, burned and murdered…21 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionWill my hon. Friend accept that people being dragged to court, sometimes for the second or third time, is not about justice or accountability, but about harassment and an attempt…14 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionWill my hon. Friend take an intervention?14 Jul 2025HANSARDState of Climate and NatureThe real driver of this statement is the fact that the Secretary of State is losing the argument with his colleagues, who are now challenging the impact of his policies on…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Post Office Horizon Inquiry: Volume 1I also welcome Sir Wyn’s report. It reminds us of the cynical, dishonest and illegal behaviour of Post Office and Fujitsu officials, who caused so much misery to so many people…08 Jul 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyIt is amazing that we are to give up an important security base without it being necessary to do so, that we are to pay billions to a Government that will allow them to make tax…02 Jul 2025HANSARD Glastonbury Festival: BBC CoverageAnyone who witnessed the disgusting images of young, middle-class, educated morons chanting “Death to the IDF” at the weekend can only be alarmed that we have stooped to this…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Prax Lindsey Oil RefineryWhatever the specific reasons for the company’s failure, the fact of the matter is that the refining industry has been squeezed for decades as a result of Government policy. When…30 Jun 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformMany on the DUP Benches want to support the Government in achieving the objective of getting people back to work, and being fair to those who cannot work, but does the Secretary…30 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025First of all, I welcome the fact that, at least in real terms, the Northern Ireland budget has been maintained over the spending period, although I would point out to the…11 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsHappy birthday, Mr Speaker, and despite what has been said by colleagues on the Benches in front of me, you do not look a day over 75. [ Laughter. ] While the Minister is claiming…10 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear Power: InvestmentI also welcome— [ Interruption. ] It is very unusual for me to welcome anything from the Secretary of State but I welcome this announcement, because nuclear is an important…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesRegardless of what one may think of the views expressed by the two Ministers who are subject to sanctions today, the fact is that this is nothing new—they have been saying it for…10 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthThe Minister is right in stating that modern growth relies on dynamic, interconnected regions and that stronger transport links are vital for businesses to expand their markets…04 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe House has debated this issue regularly for many months—in fact, for well over a year. However, we must remind ourselves why we are doing this. It is because brutal terrorists…20 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitAfter every EU summit, the people of Northern Ireland have been subjected to spin, broken promises and, in some cases, downright lies. The Prime Minister today said that the new…20 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThe House is right to be sceptical about a policy on a toxic issue that has been announced after the Government have suffered a significant electoral defeat in which the main…12 May 2025HANSARDUS-UK Trade Deal: Northern IrelandThe Secretary of State spent about five minutes of his response evading the question that was asked: what will the impact of this trade deal be on Northern Ireland? The fact of…12 May 2025