Hilary’s Parliamentary Activity - Hilary Benn MP

Preparations for Leaving the European Union

Commons debates

One of the main concerns that has been expressed about the consequences of leaving without an agreement is the potential for delay for lorries moving across the channel, an issue on which the...

Business of the House

Commons debates

Can the Leader of the House confirm that the withdrawal agreement Bill that is about to be published will disapply the requirement under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act that any...

European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill and Extension Letter

Commons debates

It is reported that the Secretary of State told the House of Lords European Union Select Committee this morning that under this agreement, goods leaving Northern Ireland for the rest of the...

European Union (Withdrawal) Acts

Prime Minister’s Statement

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Further to your response to the hon. Member for Nottingham East (Mr Leslie) and your statement that you will make a ruling on Monday, I am anxious...

European Union (Withdrawal) Acts

Prime Minister’s Statement

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I will vote for the amendment moved by the right hon. Member for West Dorset (Sir Oliver Letwin) because it is an insurance policy against no deal, by accident or by design. It is very clear...

Prime Minister’s Statement

Commons debates

This agreement will maintain friction-free access to the European market for Northern Ireland. Can the Prime Minister therefore explain why he is so determined to deny that exact same benefit to...

Business of the House (Saturday 19 October)

Commons debates

A moment ago, the right hon. Gentleman expressed confidence that the free trade agreement that is now the centrepiece of the political declaration could be negotiated between now and December...

Business of the House

Commons debates

Can the Leader of the House confirm that the Government’s own economic assessment of a free trade agreement with the European Union shows that it would lead to the second-worst outcome for...

Election of Select Committee Chairs (Notice of Election)

Commons debates

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I apologise for not having given you notice of this point of order, but it relates to the answer that the Leader of the House gave earlier in his business...

Britain's Place in the World

Speaker’S Statement

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I am merely reporting to the House what the witness said to us today. It is the Government’s policy that there would be no tariffs coming this way across the border in Northern Ireland, but...

Britain's Place in the World

Speaker’S Statement

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

I would. I put the point to the Secretary of State earlier about the evidence we received this morning from the Ulster Farmers Union, whose one-word answer was simple: catastrophic. For the life...

Britain's Place in the World

Speaker’S Statement

Hilary Benn made a speech in the House of Commons

If anybody thinks that Brexit has taken too long to get to this point, it is worth remembering that even if the Prime Minister does get a deal and it is approved by the House, it will take a...

Britain’S Place in the World

Commons debates

The Minister has talked about a no-deal Brexit. In evidence to the Brexit Committee the representative of the Ulster Farmers Union, when asked what a no-deal Brexit would mean for his industry,...

Business Statement

Commons debates

The Leader of the House said, correctly, a moment ago that the Saturday sitting will depend on events. The European Council is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, and the events to which he refers...

Turkish Incursion into Northern Syria

Commons debates

There can be no doubt that it was the sudden announcement by the US Administration of a decision to withdraw their troops that has led to what Turkey has done, yet we discover that the United...

Preparations for Leaving the EU

Commons debates

Notwithstanding the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster’s beguiling manner at the Dispatch Box, his statement today bears only a passing relationship to reality. No. 10 is briefing that...

Withdrawal Agreement: Proposed Changes

Commons debates

Something does not quite add up on there being no physical infrastructure at any other place, which is probably one reason why the Government’s proposals are currently not acceptable to the...

Brexit Negotiations

Commons debates

For the last three years, it has been Government policy that border arrangements between Northern Ireland and the Republic after Brexit would not include checks and controls—that is...

Deaths of Homeless People

Commons debates

Leeds City Council, through its very impressive street support team, which brings together all the agencies working with the street homeless in our city, is making effective use of funding under...

Irish Border: Customs Arrangements

Commons debates

I am grateful to the Minister for his reply, but we are not much the wiser. Today, there are no border posts or checks on goods crossing the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic, and...