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HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)In 2016, 17.4 million people voted to leave the EU. Today, after almost three years, we still have at least six different Brexit versions in front of us. None of them was on the…27 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThere is a sentiment in the House that we need somehow to compromise. Earlier, I said to the Prime Minister that it was previously unthinkable for me ever to vote for a Brexit…25 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWould the hon. Gentleman extend that to listening to a mob of people who will apparently rebel if we ever do not deliver on this vote of the people? Nobody listens to the peaceful…25 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilI voted against the Prime Minister’s deal twice; she voted against a people’s vote. I never thought I would contemplate voting for any Brexit deal, because I am a passionate…25 Mar 2019HANSARD Policing: SomersetBath also falls under the Avon and Somerset constabulary. I do not share entirely the hon. Gentleman’s criticism of the police and crime commissioner. Bath experienced a problem…25 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with Autismrose —21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismI am pleased that the debate is taking place in the main Chamber. We had a very moving debate some months ago in Westminster Hall, but this is such an important issue that it…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismIn that case, Mr Deputy Speaker, I apologise. My local authorities have some excellent care providers and support services, including Parent Carers Voice. Does the hon. Gentleman…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionDoes the right hon. and learned Gentleman not find it extremely regrettable that the Government’s strategy on such an important issue for the nation is to bamboozle everybody, so…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionDoes the right hon. Gentleman not find it extraordinary that the Government accuse the House of indulging in not making a decision over Brexit, when actually the blame should be…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 Extensionrose —20 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the real crisis of democracy is not that we are asking the people again, because I can never understand why more democracy can be less…20 Mar 2019HANSARDNo-deal EU Exit PreparationsCan the Minister tell me how many of the 17.4 million people who voted leave in 2016 voted for the Prime Minister’s deal and how many voted for no deal? If he cannot do so, is it…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Points of Orderrose—14 Mar 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. The Secretary of State for International Trade inadvertently misrepresented my views and those of the Liberal Democrats during his winding-up…14 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionGiven that nearly 50% of the people across the UK voted to stay in the EU, that most businesses, if we asked them, would prefer to stay in the EU and that the Secretary of State…13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionAs we are moving dangerously closer to Brexit day, but with no deal yet agreed, it is finally time to bust the myth of “the will of the people.” Opinion polls tell us that there…13 Mar 2019HANSARDKnife CrimeThe Home Secretary has tried to use the threat of prison to stop young people carrying knives, and it clearly has not worked. I passionately disagree with the right hon. Member…07 Mar 2019HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIt is an honour to be the penultimate Back-Bench speaker in this debate. We have heard many powerful contributions, including those dealing with discrimination leading to violence…07 Mar 2019