Well, that may be the case now, but I must say that that wasn’t the debate that was created during the Brexit programme that we all followed. Particularly, judging people by the colour of their skin or their language is certainly not appropriate in terms of moving forward.

Llywydd, it is important to emphasise that there are differences of views in this Chamber, but this will not undermine the cross-party consensus on the need to tackle hate crime. Can I finish the debate by pointing out that this year marks the eightieth anniversary of Pastor Niemöller’s imprisonment by the Nazis? I’d like to remind Members of his historic call for people to stand together against bigotry, intolerance, oppression and hatred. His words are as powerful today as they were then:

‘First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Socialist. / Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Trade Unionist. / Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Jew. / Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.’

Llywydd, failure to confront hate crime will threaten all of us in the end. Abuse or discrimination against people because of their race, faith, nationality, age, disability, sexuality, gender or gender identity is wrong. Nobody should think that they have the licence to abuse people. We continue to tackle behaviour head-on. Nobody should suffer hostility, bullying or prejudice. By our votes today, Llywydd, we can take a clear stand on the defining issues of our time. I hope all Members, having voted on the amendments, will feel able to support this motion today. Diolch.