"Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that it is even worse for the Government to behave as an elected dictatorship, given that they have lost their majority?..." Geoffrey Robinson - View Speech
"I shall be brief and to the point, as we are about to reach a critical stage in proceedings.
Like many hon. Members, particularly Opposition Members, I voted to remain in the European Union. Like many others, I was active in my constituency and throughout the west midlands in arguing …..." Geoffrey Robinson - View Speech
"I would, very briefly, like to conclude. Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. The pause, if anything, has given me new breath and I shall seek to expend it.
I was saying that the Government have introduced the Bill with the words, “Trust us, we’ll put it right.” Nowhere has …..." Geoffrey Robinson - View Speech
"It is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for South Northamptonshire (Andrea Leadsom). She is extremely knowledgeable about these matters, as are other hon. Members, perhaps much more than I am. I am brought here as a result of a terrible and harrowing case, which has recently shocked …..." Geoffrey Robinson - View Speech
"I am sorry, but I will not, because I think I have only three minutes left. On another occasion, I shall be delighted to do so.
May I leave the Minister with one last thought? Since I have become involved, through the Daniel Pelka case, in an issue on which …..." Geoffrey Robinson - View Speech
"The Lord Chancellor will be aware that there is widespread understanding of his statement throughout the House, and his approach to this principled and rational discussion in no way undermines the continued, vital role for legal aid in our overall legal system. He must be aware of the correspondence that …..." Geoffrey Robinson - View Speech