“The only route forward is for the FA, along with other European governing bodies, to lead a co-ordinated exit from Fifa.”
“We’ve already banned £4million in bonuses for polluting water boss and will be taking action to prevent bonuses by any other any name.”
“In the end, councils who are elected should be responsible for explaining local tax to local voters.”
“Inequality has been embedded in our society precisely because of attempts to create equality.”

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On the recordOctober 29, 2015
reserving the right to object, I listened carefully to the distinguished Senator's comments. Gender discrimination is wrong, and we all know that. We have enacted laws in the United States for sports and for the workplace to make sure that we reflect those values. I support those laws, but we have a budget to pass, a debt crisis to fix, an education system that needs reform, and a humanitarian crisis in Europe that we ought to address. That is what the U.S. Senate ought to be spending its time on rather than offering opinions and resolutions about a private international entity and how they should distribute prizes and awards. So I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
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Heidi Alexander
Labour Party
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