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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 29 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election Bill

"I have answered the hon. Gentleman’s point. I am going to make some progress and let other people contribute to this debate.

We as a country face huge challenges. We have a mental health crisis, particularly among young people, that needs to be tackled. We have schools that urgently need …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election

"The Liberal Democrats want to stop Brexit. I appreciate that there are different views on different sides of the House on that matter, but I hope that people appreciate that at least we have been consistent on wanting to stop Brexit throughout this process...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election

"I will make some progress and then give way.

We believe that the best way to do this is to put a specific Brexit deal to the public for a final say in a people’s vote. We have been leading the campaign for a people’s vote for three and a …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election

"I always welcome any converts to the cause of electoral reform...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election

"Or indeed long-standing supporters.

We are looking for the best way to protect our constituents and our place in the European Union. But MPs should not kid themselves that, by hanging on, there is somehow going to be a different outcome...."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election

"I am responding to the previous question.

The reality of the situation is this. We have secured an extension to article 50 until 31 January. It was not automatic, not guaranteed and not given by return of email. It was deliberated and agonised over by our EU friends, and certain …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election

"I have been very clear that I do not believe that the Leader of the Opposition or the Prime Minister are the right people to be in government and leading the country. I am crystal clear about that. In a general election, I will go to the country and make …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election

"The right hon. Lady and I have worked together well on the people’s vote campaign, and I pay tribute to her for the courageous decision that she took earlier this year to leave her party and for the work that she has done on this campaign, but I say to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election

"Perhaps the right hon. Lady would make an exception for this particular early-day motion.

In the absence of that support being clearly demonstrated, we have to act; we cannot just wait. My fear is either that the Government push ahead with their withdrawal Bill and it is delivered, and Brexit …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Early Parliamentary General Election

"I will not give way. I want to make some progress.

That is why, in the absence of those numbers for a people’s vote, the way forward now is to have an election, but to do so responsibly, not letting the Prime Minister force through his bad Brexit deal in …..."

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