"There are no words to express the sadness we feel about the passing of Ann Widdecombe, but the sadness, unfortunately, is turning to anger—anger at not just the social media companies, but all of us in this place and the politicians, and some of the language that we use in …..." Lee Anderson - View Speech
"Q13. In Ashfield, four workers, including two nurses, were kicked out of their HMO, only for Serco to put four illegal migrants in their place. One of those illegal migrants was a Pakistani national who went on to rape a vulnerable young girl in a park in Ashfield. He is …..." Lee Anderson - View Speech
"My hon. Friend is making a passionate and very intelligent speech. Is he aware that we are also importing from China wind turbines—windmills, if you like—that are stuffed with asbestos?..." Lee Anderson - View Speech
"The hon. Lady is making a very passionate speech. She seems to be an expert on this subject, so could she advise the House by how much it would reduce the Earth’s temperature if this country became net zero right this minute?..." Lee Anderson - View Speech
"It is heart-warming to know that former miners are living out their final years in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency. He is quite right; they need to live in dignity, and a fairer surplus sharing agreement would allow them to live a more comfortable life. Let us not forget that once …..." Lee Anderson - View Speech
"I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his wisdom, and he is quite right. I am sure that many of the ex-miners watching this debate will be very encouraged by his intervention.
I have two questions for the Minister. Will he commit to working with the scheme’s trustees to ensure …..." Lee Anderson - View Speech
"Those are very wise words. It is very encouraging to hear that whoever becomes the next PM will treat this issue seriously.
Let me go back to my original request. Will the Minister commit to ensuring that the scheme can share 100% of any future surplus with all members and …..." Lee Anderson - View Speech
"The hon. Gentleman makes a good point. Members of both schemes need the justice that they deserve.
I live in a coalmining community; I was born there, and I have lived there all my life. I feel incredibly proud of the contribution that my community has made to this country, …..." Lee Anderson - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for his intervention, and I agree 100% with the point he has made.
I thank all Members who have turned up tonight—I would have expected a few more, because there are probably 200 coalfield constituencies in this country. Please, Minister, give justice for the miners...." Lee Anderson - View Speech