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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2026
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth

"That was a very powerful and upsetting speech. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Rutland and Stamford (Alicia Kearns) for raising that issue. There is a lot to think about.

In a world of growing uncertainty, our country’s economic security has never mattered more, which is why I …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2026
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth

"It will come as no surprise to anybody that what the previous Prime Minister said and the truth perhaps did not have the closest of relationships.

It is absolutely no surprise, looking at what has happened, that the London School of Economics found that new border checks and paperwork pushed …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2026
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth

"I am most grateful for that intervention, but it does not in any way even attempt to address the point I was making about the loss of money to this country through trade and the fact that so many businesses have gone under.

On state aid and product procurement, I …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2026
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth

"I am most grateful, Madam Deputy Speaker. Such officials as gave that information could have looked again...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2026
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth

"Will the hon. Lady give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2026
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth

"Will the hon. Lady give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2026
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth

"Liz Truss!..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2026
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth

"I was going to say that I cannot be the only person in the House who is thrilled by the great list of exciting things that the hon. Lady is setting out for the country. I wonder why she did not do any of them during the 14 years she …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Ben Coleman (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 297 Labour Aye votes vs 6 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 28
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Ben Coleman (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 304 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 81