Member

We have just heard the Secretary of State reject even the amendments that might have mitigated the worst of the harm. These are not unreasonable amendments; they are not partisan amendments. Almost all have cross-party support, including from the Government’s own party in the other place. They are the result of consultation with business, and careful consideration and weeks of debate in the other place. It will be a bad day for democracy if right hon. and hon. Members vote against them today. Before they have to account to their constituents, I strongly urge them to study exactly what it is they will be voting against.