Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

David Williams Excerpts
Thursday 4th September 2025

(2 days, 2 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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As ever, my hon. Friend raises the issue of connectivity and transport in his Rossendale and Darwen constituency. As a nearby MP, I know all too well the real need for a rail link between Rossendale, Darwen and Manchester, and I look forward to working with him to ensure that this Labour Government deliver on that.

David Williams Portrait David Williams (Stoke-on-Trent North) (Lab)
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Kidsgrove post office has been closed for over six months now, and residents have been left without vital services. The Post Office will not tell residents why it was closed so suddenly or when it may reopen. Does the Leader of the House agree that the Post Office must be more open with residents about what is happening? This has been going on for far too long.

Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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I join my hon. Friend in that call. When post offices close, especially at short notice, it causes huge consternation in local communities. I call on him and other Members of Parliament to stand up against the Post Office on those decisions and get the best for their constituents.