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HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI am now going to come on to the economic case. It ought to be the case, for sure—and on this I am sure we do agree with others—that the Government carry out a threat analysis…10 Apr 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWell, that is some way to build compromise, but why did the Prime Minister never come to the Scottish Government and the Scottish National party and offer wide, sweeping reforms…29 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)As this is a debate on a sittings of the House motion, might it be in order for my hon. Friend to list the things that we could debate instead of this fixed-up motion that the…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993Will the hon. Gentleman give way?26 Mar 2019HANSARDNo-deal EU Exit PreparationsThis has been a classic display of what over-promotion looks like, in front of the entire House this afternoon— [ Interruption. ] No, I will not “come on”. This stuff from the…20 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Joint Committee: OversightScrutiny is always welcome, but I have to say that I believe this urgent question is driven less by urgency and more by a desire on behalf of the right hon. Member for Rayleigh…20 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European Unionrose —14 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionCan I take the deputy Prime Minister back to the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Angus Brendan MacNeil) when he said that it was a matter of law…14 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThe hon. Member for Glasgow North East (Mr Sweeney), whom I disagree with, is a friend of mine. However, it is a bit rich for Labour Members—and I include the hon. Gentleman in…14 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThis need not be the Schleswig-Holstein question all over again, but it does risk driving us all a bit mad. Now that the House has ruled out no deal, is not the only thing now…13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThe Secretary of State speaks as though there is some distance between him and the tragedy that he has just outlined, but is it not the case that he is a senior author of that…13 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe hon. Gentleman shouldn’t be like that—I haven’t even said anything yet! Will my right hon. Friend go back slightly and reflect, as I have, on the fact that it is five years…12 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the Houserose—12 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. During our earlier exchange, you asked whether I was indignant or flummoxed. The phrase I would prefer to use is that I am bent out of shape with…12 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFollowing the points made by the hon. Members for Gedling (Vernon Coaker) and for Ilford North (Wes Streeting), the Leader of the House knows, I know and the dogs in the street…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWe often talk, and rightly so, about the impact of the salary threshold, but will my right hon. Friend acknowledge that there is a significant community of people across the UK…12 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I am most flattered by all of that, but it does not actually answer my question, which was to you this time. Is there anything to…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the Prime Minister give way?12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActBefore the Prime Minister continues with this Britannic hyperbole, can she tell me what changes to the agreement have come about that were sought by the devolved Governments in…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe right hon. Gentleman adumbrates perfectly the miasma of chaos that is eating away at this place, but does he not agree that, given the chaos that is about to hit the people of…12 Mar 2019