Speeches by Twigg.
Every Hansard contribution by Derek Twigg this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.
Showing 161–180 of 636 contributions · most-recent first
| Date | Debate & contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “The tension on immigration we all know well. In your view, did that influence the length of the period that the injunction was kept for? Do you think that became a real concern of Government at any point?” | 38 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “Who took the decision not to do that?” | 8 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “What stopped it?” | 3 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “That was one of the best briefing we had, actually.” | 10 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Chinese Embassy “I place on the record that I support completely what the deputy Chair of the ISC, of which I am also a member, just said. The process issue needs looking at urgently, and the deputy Chair was clear about the problems we faced. An important letter today from the GCHQ and MI5 heads to the Foreign and Home Secretaries say…” defencetechnologyimmigration | 99 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “This is not one of the most challenging questions I have ever asked you, compared with when you have sat there in the past, but it is one that we need to get a handle on. I want to understand the thinking behind why you went down the path you did. What alternatives to an injunction did you consider when deciding to res…” | 66 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “So it was your decision.” | 5 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “You don’t know how many.” | 5 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “Did they arrive before you left office?” | 7 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “How many?” | 2 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “You knew nothing before then?” | 5 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “Are you aware of any Afghans arriving in the UK under the secret Afghan resettlement route during your time as Secretary of State? If so, roughly how many? It is unclear whether any arrived before the election. The first invitations were issued in April 2024.” | 45 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “That is what you were told?” | 6 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “Before Mike Martin comes in and explores your role in more detail, could you tell us when and how you found out about the data breach?” | 26 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “Are you aware of any Afghans arriving in the UK under the secret Afghan resettlement route during your time as Secretary of State?” | 23 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “Were you surprised at the length of time that this went on and Parliament did not know about it?” | 19 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “Knowing what you know now, are you surprised that Parliament was not involved?” | 13 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “Who was in that meeting?” | 5 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “We were told that initially, “We were protecting lives, and that is why you were not told.” That was the original—” | 21 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Defence Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 1304) “Where did your private offices get the information from?” | 9 |