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On Wednesday 22 July 2020, I responded on behalf of the Opposition in a debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment. This debate was held before the
Parliament voted on the Third Reading of the Trade Bill. This Bill provides the legal framework for our post-Brexit UK trade policy, but fails to protect the NHS from being
On Thursday 16 July 2020 I spoke in a general debate on Restoration and Renewal, a programme established to tackle the work that needs to be done to preserve the
Responding to the Business Statement on Thursday 16 July 2020, I urged the Government to clarify its proposals for new border controls and trade regulations. You can read my full
I gave evidence to the Procedure Committee on Wednesday 15 July 2020 as part of their inquiries into procedure under coronavirus restrictions and the extension of proxy voting for parental
I responded to a motion on membership of the Intelligence and Security Committee on Monday 13 July 2020. You can read my full speech below:
"I thank the Leader of the
I responded to the Business Statement on Thursday 9 July 2020 and called on the Government to provide targeted support for struggling sectors like news media and manufacturing. You can
During Business Questions on Thursday 2 July 2020 I urged the Government to protect renters who have lost income due to coronavirus from eviction. You can read my full speech
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