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On Wednesday 23 September 2020, I responded to two motions relating to proxy voting. The first of these motions made provision for proxy voting for parental absence in the standing orders of the House. The second motion extended proxy voting to Members for public health reasons relating to the coronavirus pandemic. You can read my full speech below:
Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor Chris Whitty delivered an important coronavirus data briefing on Monday 21 September 2020. You can read a full transcript of this briefing below:
On Thursday 17 September 2020, I responded to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee report on a public inquiry into the response to the covid-19 pandemic. You can read my speech below:
Responding to the Business Statement on Thursday 17 September 2020, I criticised the Government's decision to break international law in the Internal Market Bill. You can read my full speech below:
On Monday 14 September 2020 Parliament voted on the second reading of the Internal Market Bill. This Bill sets out the UK government's plans for trade in the UK after the Brexit transition period ends.
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