Adam Jogee

On the subject of meetings, a second ago the Minister described my constituency as Newcastle upon Tyne—we are Newcastle-under-Lyme. To make up for it, will she come and meet the Staffordshire Black Bu

The shadow Minister is making a thoughtful and appropriate speech, and I thank her for it. I thank her specifically for mentioning Victor’s story. It is one that gives voice to many of the points that

My hon. Friend and I have known each other for a long time, but I think this is the first time I have intervened on her—this is quite something, thinking back to when we first met. She makes a really

My hon. Friend should be careful what he wishes for, because he will be caught out if he is not careful! I want it to be normal—to be a given—and for it to happen right across this island home of ours

I say that because I do not want anyone else to have to say it. I will happily give way to my hon. Friend. [Laughter.]

I congratulate the Minister on persevering through her speech; she was croaky in voice but stood tall at the Dispatch Box, and we are all proud of her. I am grateful that the shadow Minister, the hon.