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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

"We need more gravity in the House than this. The grandstanding, the jocularity, the jokes—this is not the way to approach such a serious situation...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

"No, I will not give way...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

"No. Now it is just grandstanding, and I will not give in to more of that...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

"If we are serious about moving towards a shared and stable future for Northern Ireland, legacy processes must be connected to a broader reconciliation strategy. That is why we propose a statutory duty on the Secretary of State to publish such a strategy, developed in consultation with victims, institutions and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

"I have listened carefully to those who have spoken before me, and while there are clear differences across the House, I hope there is a shared recognition of the gravity of the issues we are debating and the responsibility that rests on Parliament to approach them with care.

I will …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

"Yes, in other words, it is for our Government to stand up for our international obligations. Hon. Members should look about them; look at what is happening at the moment with Greenland. This is the time when we should stand up for our international obligations. It is a time for …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

"The Government have a choice to make: whether to stand up for our international obligations. That is the right thing to do. At this time, of all times, surely we should stand up for our international obligations.

Our amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill seek to put clear statutory …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

"We have a greater percentage, I think the hon. Gentleman will find—[Interruption.] I did say that...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

"Listen to what I said...."
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Division Vote (Commons)
20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Kohler (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 182