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Oral Contribution: 11th July, 2018

I stand corrected and admonished, Mrs Moon. The quality of the debate inspired me to make a contribution.
 
I consider myself to be a democratic socialist and also a great believer in competition, and I do not necessarily see a contradiction between the two...
 
 

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Oral Contribution: 11th July, 2018

I beg to move,
 
That this House 
has considered listed sporting events.
 
We are less than three hours away from the big match live and free on ITV: England versus Croatia. The nation’s favourite commercial channel, BAFTA-winning for its sport production, is said to expect up to 30 million people to watch that match tonight...
 
 

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EDM Supported: 5th July, 2018

That this House recognises that Age UK Newcastle has encountered difficulties and will no longer be able to function in its current form; notes that Age UK Gateshead stated that it would consider delivering some existing services of Age UK Newcastle; is hopeful that Newcastle Council and Age UK nationally write-off all Age UK Newcastle's liabilities, so as to not jeopardise the future of Age UK Gateshead...

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Oral Question: 5th July, 2018

Will Ministers also look favourably on restoring a rail link between Keighley and Colne by restoring the Skipton to Colne rail link, starting in the Government Chief Whip’s constituency? Will they look carefully at the feasibility study that is under way?