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HANSARDEngagementsNormally when people do not want to incriminate themselves, they go, “No comment.” Let us explore this a bit further. Let me ask it a different way. This is the initial invoice,…28 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsCan I remind the Prime Minister of the Nolan principles, which are meant to govern the behaviour of those in public office? They are these: selflessness, integrity, objectivity,…28 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsWell, somebody here is not telling the truth. The House will have heard the Prime Minister’s answer, and I remind him that the ministerial code says: “Ministers who knowingly…28 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsAnswer the question! That is what the public scream at their televisions every PMQs: “Answer the question!” The Prime Minister has not answered the question. He knows he has not…28 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister talks of priorities. What is he spending his time doing? This is a Prime Minister who, during the pandemic, was nipping out of meetings to choose wallpaper at…28 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsIf I had to correct the Prime Minister for everything that he gets wrong, I would be here all day. I take it that that is a no as an answer to the question in relation to the 3…21 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsIf the Prime Minister had been talking to the NHS frontline he would know how insulted they are by his pay cut after everything they have put in over the past year. They did not…21 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsLet us be clear what the texts show. The Prime Minister was lobbied by a wealthy businessman and close friend for a change in the tax rules; the Prime Minister responded: “I will…21 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsI am surprised the Prime Minister brings up former leaders as it is his former leader—his friend Dave—who is at the heart of much of this. I acknowledge that thousands of…21 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsMay I join the Prime Minister in wishing Her Majesty a very happy birthday? The last few weeks have been a time of incredible personal anguish and we all send Her Majesty and the…21 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister says, “We believe in British steel”. Well, do something. I have to say to him that steelworkers waking up this morning will find it deeply offensive to hear the…21 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsIt really was not a good point; if you think that is a good point, you have got real problems. The shadow Defence Secretary was speaking for his constituents and for local jobs.…14 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsI have not heard a defence that ridiculous since my last days in the Crown court. It is called the shoplifters’ defence—“Everyone else is nicking stuff, so why can’t I?” It never…14 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister talks of the lobbying Act. Who was it who introduced that legislation? David Cameron. Who was it who voted for the legislation? Half the Conservative Front…14 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister should be voting with us, not blocking a proper inquiry. The Greensill scandal is just the tip of the iceberg—dodgy contracts, privileged access, jobs for their…14 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsI know that the Prime Minister is launching an inquiry. That inquiry is not even looking at the lobbying rules; I am not sure it is looking at very much at all. Every day, there…14 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsThis just gets weaker and weaker. It does take me back to my defence days in the Crown court —just ridiculous. The shadow Defence Secretary—14 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsMay I join the Prime Minister in his remarks about Dame Cheryl Gillan, who I worked with on a cross-party basis and remember with fondness? Ian Gibson also passed away this week.…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghIn supporting the Humble Address, I would like to echo the remarks made by the Prime Minister and, on behalf of my party, to come together today in appreciation of a life well…12 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsWhat is weaker than making a promise to our armed forces just before the election, then breaking it and not being prepared to admit it—not having the courage to admit it? There is…24 Mar 2021