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HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUOn a more positive note, in order to get the withdrawal agreement through, which we should all want, does my right hon. Friend agree that it is not necessary to unpick it? Under…27 Feb 2019HANSARD Relationships and Sex EducationAs far as I am concerned, the best form of sex education is—to coin a phrase—to respect and love your neighbour as yourself whatever their sexuality, just as you would respect and…25 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Backstop: Conditional Interpretative DeclarationI entirely agree with that. I have been working on this issue with international lawyers for some weeks precisely to try to implement what the Democratic Unionist party wants,…21 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Backstop: Conditional Interpretative DeclarationI think the EU probably would object politically, but that is not enough. That is the point. If it does not want the interpretative declaration to have effect and provide an end…21 Feb 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Backstop: Conditional Interpretative DeclarationThat is an interesting political argument, and I am not sure I am qualified to give a firm reply. However, there is clearly a lot of concern in the House of Commons, and if the EU…21 Feb 2019 Bills sponsored (3)