House of Commons Haiku
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I, too, wish Wales luck
in the Six Nations, but I
wish Scotland more luck.
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John Grady
29th January 2025
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in the Six Nations, but I
wish Scotland more luck.
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John Grady
29th January 2025
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I am generally very grateful for...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:17 pm 28 January 2025
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February 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I, too, wish Wales luck
in the Six Nations, but I
wish Scotland more luck.
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John Grady
29th January 2025
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in the Six Nations, but I
wish Scotland more luck.
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John Grady
29th January 2025
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If we can make the
planes fly in a straight line, we
will use less carbon.
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Mike Kane @mikekanemp.bsky.social
28th January 2025
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planes fly in a straight line, we
will use less carbon.
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Mike Kane @mikekanemp.bsky.social
28th January 2025
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I am generally very grateful for...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:17 pm 28 January 2025
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February 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
If we can make the
planes fly in a straight line, we
will use less carbon.
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Mike Kane @mikekanemp.bsky.social
28th January 2025
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planes fly in a straight line, we
will use less carbon.
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Mike Kane @mikekanemp.bsky.social
28th January 2025
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I can see the Whip
furiously making notes:
“Give the man a job."
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Saqib Bhatti @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social
27th January 2025
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furiously making notes:
“Give the man a job."
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Saqib Bhatti @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social
27th January 2025
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The hon. Member makes an...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:10 pm 27 January 2025
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February 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I can see the Whip
furiously making notes:
“Give the man a job."
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Saqib Bhatti @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social
27th January 2025
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furiously making notes:
“Give the man a job."
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Saqib Bhatti @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social
27th January 2025
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I am afraid to
say that we cannot have growth
on a dead planet.
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Clive Lewis @labourlewis.bsky.social
24th January 2025
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say that we cannot have growth
on a dead planet.
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Clive Lewis @labourlewis.bsky.social
24th January 2025
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No, I will make some progress. At...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:10 am 24 January 2025
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February 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I am afraid to
say that we cannot have growth
on a dead planet.
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Clive Lewis @labourlewis.bsky.social
24th January 2025
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say that we cannot have growth
on a dead planet.
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Clive Lewis @labourlewis.bsky.social
24th January 2025
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Even movie star
wealth has not been enough to
save homes from the flames.
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Roz Savage @rozsavagemp.bsky.social
24th January 2025
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wealth has not been enough to
save homes from the flames.
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Roz Savage @rozsavagemp.bsky.social
24th January 2025
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Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. As...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:37 am 24 January 2025
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February 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Even movie star
wealth has not been enough to
save homes from the flames.
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Roz Savage @rozsavagemp.bsky.social
24th January 2025
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wealth has not been enough to
save homes from the flames.
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Roz Savage @rozsavagemp.bsky.social
24th January 2025
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Not for the first time,
the hon. Gentleman speaks a
lot of common sense.
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Pat McFadden
23rd January 2025
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the hon. Gentleman speaks a
lot of common sense.
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Pat McFadden
23rd January 2025
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Not for the first time, the hon....
Part of Cabinet Office – in the House of Commons at 23 January 2025
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February 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Not for the first time,
the hon. Gentleman speaks a
lot of common sense.
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Pat McFadden
23rd January 2025
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the hon. Gentleman speaks a
lot of common sense.
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Pat McFadden
23rd January 2025
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The Government seem
fascinated by the price
of Oasis tickets.
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John Cooper
22nd January 2025
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fascinated by the price
of Oasis tickets.
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John Cooper
22nd January 2025
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The Government seem fascinated by...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:37 pm 22 January 2025
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January 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The Government seem
fascinated by the price
of Oasis tickets.
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John Cooper
22nd January 2025
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fascinated by the price
of Oasis tickets.
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John Cooper
22nd January 2025
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I will leave the two
sides of the House to sort out
their differences.
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Jim Allister
21st January 2025
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sides of the House to sort out
their differences.
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Jim Allister
21st January 2025
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I will leave the two sides of the...
Part of Armed Forces Commissioner Bill – in the House of Commons at 3:00 pm 21 January 2025
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January 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I will leave the two
sides of the House to sort out
their differences.
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Jim Allister
21st January 2025
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sides of the House to sort out
their differences.
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Jim Allister
21st January 2025
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I firmly believe
that Crewe station is a
national treasure.
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Connor Naismith @connornaismithmp.bsky.social
20th January 2025
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that Crewe station is a
national treasure.
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Connor Naismith @connornaismithmp.bsky.social
20th January 2025
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I agree. I described the station as...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:00 pm 20 January 2025
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January 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I firmly believe
that Crewe station is a
national treasure.
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Connor Naismith @connornaismithmp.bsky.social
20th January 2025
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that Crewe station is a
national treasure.
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Connor Naismith @connornaismithmp.bsky.social
20th January 2025
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I want them to move
into their new house and have
low energy bills.
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Charlotte Cane @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social
17th January 2025
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into their new house and have
low energy bills.
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Charlotte Cane @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social
17th January 2025
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I agree, because we were advised...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:18 am 17 January 2025
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January 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I want them to move
into their new house and have
low energy bills.
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Charlotte Cane @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social
17th January 2025
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into their new house and have
low energy bills.
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Charlotte Cane @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social
17th January 2025
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Every young person
deserves to experience the
magic of music.
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Christopher Vince
16th January 2025
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deserves to experience the
magic of music.
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Christopher Vince
16th January 2025
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I thank the Secretary of State for...
Part of Culture, Media and Sport – in the House of Commons at 16 January 2025
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January 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Every young person
deserves to experience the
magic of music.
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Christopher Vince
16th January 2025
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deserves to experience the
magic of music.
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Christopher Vince
16th January 2025
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Regardless of fault,
things need to be addressed by the
present Government.
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Gareth Snell
15th January 2025
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things need to be addressed by the
present Government.
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Gareth Snell
15th January 2025
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The hon. Gentleman, as always, is...
Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 11:00 am 15 January 2025
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January 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Regardless of fault,
things need to be addressed by the
present Government.
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Gareth Snell
15th January 2025
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things need to be addressed by the
present Government.
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Gareth Snell
15th January 2025
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Empty seats are bad
not just for artists, but for
the economy.
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Saqib Bhatti @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social
13th January 2025
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not just for artists, but for
the economy.
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Saqib Bhatti @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social
13th January 2025
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 6:12 pm 13 January 2025
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January 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Empty seats are bad
not just for artists, but for
the economy.
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Saqib Bhatti @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social
13th January 2025
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not just for artists, but for
the economy.
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Saqib Bhatti @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social
13th January 2025
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When women’s rights are
rolled back anywhere, they are
rolled back everywhere.
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Alice Macdonald
9th January 2025
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rolled back anywhere, they are
rolled back everywhere.
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Alice Macdonald
9th January 2025
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I do agree. Like the previous...
Part of Backbench Business – in Westminster Hall at 1:30 pm 9 January 2025
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January 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
When women’s rights are
rolled back anywhere, they are
rolled back everywhere.
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Alice Macdonald
9th January 2025
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rolled back anywhere, they are
rolled back everywhere.
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Alice Macdonald
9th January 2025
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Money should not make
acts of physical abuse
legal and lawful.
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Joani Reid @joanireid.com
9th January 2025
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acts of physical abuse
legal and lawful.
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Joani Reid @joanireid.com
9th January 2025
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I sincerely thank the hon. Member...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:32 pm 9 January 2025
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January 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Money should not make
acts of physical abuse
legal and lawful.
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Joani Reid @joanireid.com
9th January 2025
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acts of physical abuse
legal and lawful.
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Joani Reid @joanireid.com
9th January 2025
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We have got to get
on with action; do not block
it this afternoon.
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Keir Starmer
8th January 2025
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on with action; do not block
it this afternoon.
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Keir Starmer
8th January 2025
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I am very happy to call out anybody...
Part of Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 8 January 2025
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January 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We have got to get
on with action; do not block
it this afternoon.
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Keir Starmer
8th January 2025
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on with action; do not block
it this afternoon.
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Keir Starmer
8th January 2025
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I am sorry to
report that death did not come
knocking this weekend.
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Layla Moran @laylamoran.bsky.social
7th January 2025
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report that death did not come
knocking this weekend.
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Layla Moran @laylamoran.bsky.social
7th January 2025
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Over 450 days on, we all know the...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:37 pm 7 January 2025
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January 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I am sorry to
report that death did not come
knocking this weekend.
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Layla Moran @laylamoran.bsky.social
7th January 2025
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report that death did not come
knocking this weekend.
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Layla Moran @laylamoran.bsky.social
7th January 2025
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But if they say that
I am a liar, they say
that you are liar.
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Mark Ferguson
6th January 2025
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I am a liar, they say
that you are liar.
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Mark Ferguson
6th January 2025
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It is a pleasure to serve under...
Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 5:16 pm 6 January 2025
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January 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
But if they say that
I am a liar, they say
that you are liar.
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Mark Ferguson
6th January 2025
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I am a liar, they say
that you are liar.
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Mark Ferguson
6th January 2025
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This debate shows that
this really is a place
of worthy ideals.
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Paul Holmes
19th December 2024
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this really is a place
of worthy ideals.
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Paul Holmes
19th December 2024
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It is an honour to wind up this...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:30 pm 19 December 2024
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January 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This debate shows that
this really is a place
of worthy ideals.
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Paul Holmes
19th December 2024
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this really is a place
of worthy ideals.
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Paul Holmes
19th December 2024
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I even saw the
space shuttle do a low pass
on a jumbo jet.
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Mike Kane
18th December 2024
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space shuttle do a low pass
on a jumbo jet.
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Mike Kane
18th December 2024
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I gently remind the hon. Member...
Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 11:15 am 18 December 2024
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January 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I even saw the
space shuttle do a low pass
on a jumbo jet.
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Mike Kane
18th December 2024
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space shuttle do a low pass
on a jumbo jet.
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Mike Kane
18th December 2024
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People will present
themselves at hospitals, where
there will be no room.
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Dave Doogan @davedooganmp.bsky.social
17th December 2024
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themselves at hospitals, where
there will be no room.
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Dave Doogan @davedooganmp.bsky.social
17th December 2024
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I agree entirely with the hon....
Part of National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill – in the House of Commons at 4:15 pm 17 December 2024
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January 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
People will present
themselves at hospitals, where
there will be no room.
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Dave Doogan @davedooganmp.bsky.social
17th December 2024
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themselves at hospitals, where
there will be no room.
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Dave Doogan @davedooganmp.bsky.social
17th December 2024
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There is no point in
crying over spilt milk, or in
this case spilt concrete.
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Olly Glover @ollyglover.bsky.social
17th December 2024
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crying over spilt milk, or in
this case spilt concrete.
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Olly Glover @ollyglover.bsky.social
17th December 2024
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It is a pleasure to serve under...
Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 10:06 am 17 December 2024
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January 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
There is no point in
crying over spilt milk, or in
this case spilt concrete.
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Olly Glover @ollyglover.bsky.social
17th December 2024
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crying over spilt milk, or in
this case spilt concrete.
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Olly Glover @ollyglover.bsky.social
17th December 2024
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Secretary of
State, do you want to answer?
It is up to you.
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Lindsay Hoyle @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
16th December 2024
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State, do you want to answer?
It is up to you.
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Lindsay Hoyle @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
16th December 2024
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Order. I am not sure that was a...
Part of Work and Pensions – in the House of Commons at 16 December 2024
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January 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Secretary of
State, do you want to answer?
It is up to you.
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Lindsay Hoyle @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
16th December 2024
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State, do you want to answer?
It is up to you.
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Lindsay Hoyle @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
16th December 2024
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No matter their width,
depth or length, we derive so
much from our rivers.
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Clive Jones @clivejonesmp.bsky.social
16th December 2024
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depth or length, we derive so
much from our rivers.
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Clive Jones @clivejonesmp.bsky.social
16th December 2024
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Rivers are the natural veins of...
Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 8:48 pm 16 December 2024
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January 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
No matter their width,
depth or length, we derive so
much from our rivers.
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Clive Jones @clivejonesmp.bsky.social
16th December 2024
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depth or length, we derive so
much from our rivers.
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Clive Jones @clivejonesmp.bsky.social
16th December 2024
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A reactive, short-term
approach to upskilling will
be inadequate.
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Perran Moon
12th December 2024
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approach to upskilling will
be inadequate.
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Perran Moon
12th December 2024
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It is a pleasure to serve under...
Part of Backbench Business – in Westminster Hall at 3:25 pm 12 December 2024
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January 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A reactive, short-term
approach to upskilling will
be inadequate.
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Perran Moon
12th December 2024
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approach to upskilling will
be inadequate.
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Perran Moon
12th December 2024
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