It is a pleasure to speak for the Opposition in these proceedings.

The Public Bill Committee had 27 sittings over four months. The Government enjoyed it so much that they sent seven Ministers and three Whips to share the joy of line-by-line scrutiny. Which was my favourite? How could I choose...

It is a pleasure to speak for the Opposition in these proceedings.

The Public Bill Committee had 27 sittings over four months. The Government enjoyed it so much that they sent seven Ministers and three Whips to share the joy of line-by-line scrutiny. Which was my favourite? How could I choose...

I agree with the hon. Gentleman that, when we talk about levelling up, it should never be north versus south or London versus the rest of the UK, and that it should recognise that, across all communities, there are challenges and areas that need support. I think that is an...

I agree with the hon. Gentleman that, when we talk about levelling up, it should never be north versus south or London versus the rest of the UK, and that it should recognise that, across all communities, there are challenges and areas that need support. I think that is an...

Report stage (day one). New Government clause 61 (Designation of key route network roads) discussed with new Government clauses, new clauses and amendments. New Government clauses 61 to 62 (Functions in respect of key route network roads) and 65 (Participation of police and crime commissioners at certain local authority committees) agreed to on question. New clause 41 (Duty to provide sufficient resources to Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities) negatived on division (155 to 284). New clause 46 (Review into business rates system) negatived on division (159 to 281). New clause 41 (Duty to provide sufficient resources to Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities) negatived on division (155 to 285). New clause 84 (Levelling-up mission: adult literacy) negatived on division (155 to 285). Clause 4, amendment 14 negatived on division (190 to 285). Amendments to various clauses made. Bill to be further considered tomorrow.

Report stage (day one). New Government clause 61 (Designation of key route network roads) discussed with new Government clauses, new clauses and amendments. New Government clauses 61 to 62 (Functions in respect of key route network roads) and 65 (Participation of police and crime commissioners at certain local authority committees)...

I hope you had a good Christmas, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I wish you and all colleagues a happy new year. I take this moment to express our gratitude for the work

of you and the staff to ensure that we could sit today. I also associate myself with the...

I hope you had a good Christmas, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I wish you and all colleagues a happy new year. I take this moment to express our gratitude for the work

of you and the staff to ensure that we could sit today. I also associate myself with the...

This has been an excellent debate. We have heard lots of different views and perspectives about how to wrestle with this knotty crisis—the great national question of the day—but I do not mistake the disagreement and points of difference for a lack of faith or a lack of love of...

This has been an excellent debate. We have heard lots of different views and perspectives about how to wrestle with this knotty crisis—the great national question of the day—but I do not mistake the disagreement and points of difference for a lack of faith or a lack of love of...

Motions that the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-isolation and Linked Households) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020, No. 1518), which was laid before this House on 11 December, Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1533), which was laid before this House on 14 December, Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020, No. 1572), which was laid before this House on 17 December, Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Obligations of Undertakings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020, No. 1611), which was laid before this House on 21 December, and Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020, No. 1646), which was laid before this House on 29 December, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motions that the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-isolation and Linked Households) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020, No. 1518), which was laid before this House on 11 December, Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1533), which was laid before this House on 14 December,...