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HANSARD Right to Trial by JuryQuod erat demonstrandum. Yesterday, it was made abundantly clear that the Government’s priority is the recipient of benefits, way ahead of any consideration of victims, was it not?27 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI do wish the hon. Gentleman would be quiet. He is insufferable. As we approach Government activity accounting for 45% of the economy—26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI congratulate the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell). She caught my eye earlier when she was cheering the Chancellor with great enthusiasm, even more…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI will not give way; I have reached my peroration. I have always thought that the result of that would be the totalitarian hand clenched in anger. I have read “The Road to…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsNotwithstanding the misgivings that I had, I cheered with gusto. Somewhat later, I found myself on a train to Oxford to defend the Government in the annual Oxford Union debate of…26 Nov 2025HANSARDG20 and UkraineWhat indication was there that Putin would accept even the earlier iteration of this agreement?25 Nov 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles BillEven if the Supreme Court had opined on the matter and judged it to be incompatible, that would not have changed the law. This House is not required to respond in any way to a…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles BillHow confident is the Secretary of State that his provisions for preventing compensation for interim custody orders will withstand challenge in the courts, and would the…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Further to your earlier observation that if hon. Members had asked shorter questions during the previous statement, so many would not…18 Nov 2025HANSARDBudget: Press BriefingsGiven the blatant breach of pre-Budget purdah, will the Chancellor follow the proper example set by Hugh Dalton?17 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyAs the Home Secretary struggles to find these return hubs, she should reflect on the fact that it was her Government who wasted £700 million by giving up an opportunity to Germany…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillIs not the principal difficulty that so many housing developments have now become unprofitable, and that is why they are not being proceeded with? It is the costs that have been…13 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Why has capital investment in agriculture collapsed? It is the family farm tax, isn’t it?13 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesNo, it was definitely the Korean war!12 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewThis is education in the clouds when contrasted with the reality of a war against elitism, which is so often actually a war against excel-ism on the ground, is it not?05 Nov 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance ReductionsI call Sarah Champion. I suggest five minutes.04 Nov 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance ReductionsOrder. I suggest four minutes from now on.04 Nov 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance ReductionsEdward Morello, you have less than a minute.04 Nov 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance ReductionsOrder. I am imposing a formal four-minute limit.04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsGrowth, increased turnover and increased profits for microbusinesses should be a cause for celebration, but the reality is that crossing the reduced VAT threshold can be a…04 Nov 2025