Speeches by Kumaran.

“It is just a comment, Chair. Thank you for that answer, because we have an open inquiry on disinformation and what you have said about the BBC is so powerful. We will definitely take that forward as a Committee.”

“10. What recent discussions he has had with NATO allies on European security.”

“NATO has never been more vital for Britain’s defence and security than in this era of global instability and volatility. I was therefore alarmed that certain Green party politicians have suggested that the UK leave NATO, abandoning our commitment to our allies, including other European nations, and the defence of Ukrai…”

“Before we move on to fish, could Professor Whitman summarise his two ideas?”

“Let us stick to trade, because I have a couple of follow-up questions.”

“I think I counted four ideas there.”

“We talked about red lines in some of the earlier questions. I am keen to know your views on whether the Government’s self-imposed red lines will help or hinder in terms of barriers to trade?”

“We got six great ideas.”

“Given the red lines and the constraints you have all set out, how could the UK, or even the EU, go further in removing some of the barriers to trading goods, including on VAT regulations, customs and non-tariff barriers? Are there one or two easily identifiable things? You are all brimming with ideas, but if you could …”

“I echo the Minister’s words condemning Hamas and condemning the Houthi attacks on Ben Gurion airport. An aid blockade is an aid blockade, annexation is annexation and war crimes are war crimes. Israel may be our formal ally, but this weekend the Israeli Government have committed to the seizure and occupation of the Gaz…”

“What is the minimum set of outcomes from the 19 May summit that you would deem a successful reset? We have differed on the term “reset”, but, summarised in three bullets, what would you say is a success?”

“It has been fascinating listening to your evidence. I was in Brussels for the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, and we heard at first hand how important this youth mobility scheme, or whatever label people use for it, is to various EU member states. It is not just having something written down; it is a statemen…”

“What do you think this means for the wider context of the reset? The Government have really gone heavy on the reset with the EU, given the state of play with US relations and the tariffs and things. If this does not go through, what do you think that means for the future of the reset?”

“Would you not say for the next generation—for our younger constituents—that it actually is really important?”

“Sorry, Chair, I should have declared my membership of the UK Trade and Business Commission at the start of my questions.”

“I share in the comments made in this House. We are horrified by this terrorist attack, and my thoughts are with the families, the victims and those in India. We have seen worrying scenes play out in London, as my hon. Friend the Member for Smethwick (Gurinder Singh Josan) mentioned. We cannot let the situation escalate…”

“As my right hon. Friend the Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry) mentioned, members of the Foreign Affairs Committee met the Palestinian Authority Prime Minister yesterday. He was steadfast in his comments to us on his advocacy for peace for the people in Gaza, in the west bank and the occupied te…”

“I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Welwyn Hatfield (Andrew Lewin) for securing this important debate. I proudly stood on a Labour manifesto that placed growth at the heart of the Government’s mission. That goal has never been more necessary, as Labour inherited a stagnating economy from the Conservatives. In the t…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (Mr Frith) on securing this important debate and, in the words of my favourite artist, Stevie Wonder, “Happy birthday to ya”. In my constituency, I have a brilliant example of how technological advances can…”

“We met a cross-section. Actually, I met your leader in Hostages Square. I bumped into Yair Lapid and it was a refreshing conversation. But those who we met were the Foreign Affairs Committee members.”