The comments made by Bill Cash, the Conservative MP for Stone, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
I’m backing Boris Johnson and call on others to do so now. Action this day!
Category: Speeches
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Doug Beattie – 2022 Comments on the Conservative Leadership Contest
The comments made by Doug Beattie, the Leader of the Ulster Unionists, on 20 October 2022.
Back in July as Boris Johnson was preparing to leave office, I said that the United Kingdom needs strong, stable Government and that this was especially the case with regard to Northern Ireland in the absence of the devolved institutions.
Three months on, another Prime Minister is about to depart and nothing has changed. If anything the situation is even worse in terms of the cost of living crisis and uncertainty caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Whoever emerges as Prime Minister, he or she needs to devote some time to restoring devolved Government in Northern Ireland and reverse the damage done to the Belfast Agreement by the NI Protocol. That will not be facilitated by an Assembly Election – at the cost of £6.5M – a mere five months after the last one, because such an Election will not resolve the issues around the Protocol.
I would therefore urge the present Prime Minister to act now to ensure that an Assembly Election is not called until a new Prime Minister is in place; a new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland appointed and that the new Secretary of State has time to engage with the political parties in order to work in the best interests of Northern Ireland.
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Jeffrey Donaldson – 2022 Speech on the Northern Ireland Protocol and Devolution
The speech made by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the Leader of the DUP, on 21 October 2022.
Devolution can only flourish when there is a solid foundation with cross-community support. I want to see fully functioning devolved government restored in Stormont but that can only happen when the Protocol is replaced by arrangements that unionists can support. No unionist MLAs or MPs support the Protocol. That, as I warned 18 months ago, is not compatible with a functioning Executive.
The Protocol rubble needs removed if the devolved government foundations are to be stabilised. You can’t proceed with powersharing, if one community is not on board. It doesn’t work.
The Protocol has polluted every area of government. As we try to fix our NHS, the Protocol is jeopardising the supply of medicines to Northern Ireland. As we try to improve our infrastructure, the Protocol has triggered a costly 25% tariff on the steel used to build our schools, roads, hospitals, and houses. As we try to help people with the cost of living, the Protocol is driving up transport costs and the prices on our shelves. As we encourage people to install green energy, Treasury tax breaks are not available in Northern Ireland because of the Protocol.
When a new Prime Minister is in place, if they want to see a fully functioning Stormont, they will have to deal with the Protocol once and for all. Short term fixes will be a disservice to Northern Ireland. That has been tried in the past. Everyone in Northern Ireland disserves a solution which can allow Stormont Ministers to get on with their job and make Northern Ireland a better place.
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Matt Hancock – 2022 Comments on Rishi Sunak Becoming Prime Minister
The comments made by Matt Hancock, the Conservative MP for West Suffolk, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
I have worked incredibly closely with Boris, Rishi and Penny in Government. I admire all three With the challenges we face today: economic crisis & the need to restore authoritative leadership, Rishi Sunak is the best person to lead our country I’m voting Rishi and hope you do too.
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Duncan Baker – 2022 Comments on Rishi Sunak Becoming Prime Minister
The comments made by Duncan Baker, the Conservative MP for North Norfolk, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
As the country faces some incredibly difficult financial challenges, Rishi [Sunak] is clearly the best person suited to deal with them.
Guiding us through these times makes him the right person not just for the party but more importantly for the country right now.
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Stuart Anderson – 2022 Comments on the Conservative Leadership Contest
The comments made by Stuart Anderson, the Conservative MP for Wolverhampton South West, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
Currently, people are contacting me regarding who I am backing as the next Conservative party leader and Prime Minister. As an Assistant Government Whip, I am unable to share my views. I will maintain impartiality at all times – it is my duty to remain neutral.
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Tom Tugendhat – 2022 Comments on Rishi Sunak Becoming Prime Minister
The comments made by Tom Tugendhat, the Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
We need economic stability. That’s why I’m backing Rishi Sunak.
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Jonathan Lord – 2022 Comments on Rishi Sunak Becoming Prime Minister
The comments made by Jonathan Lord, the Conservative MP for Woking, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
I’ve decided to back Rishi Sunak to be our next Prime Minister and I’ve just submitted a formal nomination to that effect. Fiercely intelligent and hard working, Rishi has the right skill-set and experience to be an outstanding PM – especially in these challenging economic times.
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Rebecca Pow – 2022 Comments on Rishi Sunak Becoming Prime Minister
The comments made by Rebecca Pow, the Conservative MP for Taunton Deane, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
Unity, stability, certainty. This is what we need. And we need it now. It’s time for sense. It’s time for Sunak. #ReadyForRishi
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James Wild – 2022 Comments on Rishi Sunak Becoming Prime Minister
The comments made by James Wild, the Conservative MP for North West Norfolk, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
Given the economic challenges, we need a Prime Minister who can bring stability and confidence to the markets with a plan for the country to help people through this. I backed Rishi Sunak before as the person with the best experience to do that and I am supporting him again.
