Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Thursday 17th September 2015

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Paul Flynn Portrait Paul Flynn (Newport West) (Lab)
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When can we debate whether the practice of commanding one person to kneel before another is demeaning to both, inconsistent with the concept of a modern monarchy and a medieval relic that should have been abandoned centuries ago?

Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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In many respects, I am delighted that the new Labour leader and those who supported him are so dismissive of the traditions of this country. The reason I am delighted is that it means the people of this country who value those traditions, value our monarch and value our history will vote comprehensively to reject their offering in 2020.