United Kingdom parliament

Edward Leigh

Member of Parliament · Conservative

Transcripts of what Edward Leigh said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

17 sittings with a confirmed speech

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Latest speeches

  1. House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Urgent Question – Saudi East-West oil pipeline closure and UK energy security

      “The honorable member for Westmorland and Lonsdale is a lovely man, but I just can't follow his logic. In one breath he says that the solution is to pursue green energy, which is fair enough in the long term, and…”
      Watch from 2:05:12

  2. House of Commons · House of Commons · 14 September 2026

    • Energy prices, electric arc furnaces and competitiveness

      “Speciality Steel has been severely impacted, we know, by high electricity costs. And we know from my neighbouring constituency of Scunthorpe, which is a very heavy user of electricity, just what this means. They're paying 50% more for their electricity…”
      Watch from 2:13:53

  3. House of Commons · House of Commons · 11 September 2026

    • Personal stories for and against: choice, coercion and palliative care

      “The honourable lady has spoken most movingly, and we know that many of us are very conflicted on this issue, and we have to respect each other and show compassion. We know what this debate is all about. No one…”
      Watch from 51:21

  4. House of Commons · House of Commons · 8 September 2026

    • Foreign Secretary statement: Israel-Palestine policy and settlement sanctions

      “Those of us who love the Jewish people and faith know that the reason why they've overcome all the empires that tried to destroy them is that they're primarily people of the book and not the sword. But what is…”
      Watch from 2:31:42

  5. House of Commons · House of Commons · 7 September 2026

    • Further exchanges: Local identity, funding pressures and accountability

      “I'm grateful to the Secretary of State for looking again at Lincolnshire. I put this point to a predecessor. The proposal for a Greater Lincolnshire was in the eyes of many people just a gerrymander. Will she look again at…”
      Watch from 1:24:17

    • Response and debate: Far right, ECHR and small boat policy

      “If the center doesn't take action, nasty extremes will take over. The fact is we're in acute danger. These people can now launch from anywhere on the North French coast and are escorted to our shores. We're frankly being invaded…”
      Watch from 3:21:18

  6. House of Commons · House of Commons · 1 September 2026

    • Responses to PM statement: Opposition scrutiny, defence, migration, tax and institutional reform

      “May I congratulate the Prime Minister on what he said in about Ukraine and how he conducted himself there. And our enemies should know that this House is completely and utterly united in standing behind the Ukrainian people. And that…”
      Watch from 1:53:35

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