Michael Tomlinson: I have every sympathy for what my hon.

Michael Tomlinson: As ever, my hon.

Michael Tomlinson: As ever, my hon.

Michael Tomlinson: As ever, the hon. Gentleman is making an eloquent and passionate defence of the Bill, which is excellent.

Michael Tomlinson: As ever, the hon. Gentleman is making an eloquent and passionate defence of the Bill, which is excellent.

Michael Tomlinson: As always, my hon.

Michael Tomlinson: As always, my hon.

Michael Tomlinson: May I be the first to congratulate my right hon. Friend on piloting his Bill thus far?

Michael Tomlinson: May I be the first to congratulate my right hon. Friend on piloting his Bill thus far?

Michael Tomlinson: Does this political declaration negate the legal status of the backstop, which will be enshrined in a legally binding