The hon. Gentleman suggests that I look like one. If I look like one, there is not a lot of hope for the rest of you, I have to say.
Therefore, this idea that those of us who are innocent have absolutely nothing to fear at all and can go about our business safely, because it will not be us, is the wrong line to take. It is crucial to defend the liberties of those we dislike and disapprove of, as well as of those we like and approve of, and that is the essence of my objection to much of the Bill but, in particular, to clause 18.
London Local Authorities Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Jacob Rees-Mogg
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 7 December 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on London Local Authorities Bill [Lords].
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