Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James McMurdock and Miatta Fahnbulleh

Monday 13th October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Miatta Fahnbulleh]

We recognise the uniqueness of Cornwall. We are committed to working with the local authority to ensure that we unlock the economic opportunities in the area and build on its existing devolution deal.

[James McMurdock (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Ind)]

The Secretary of State and the other Ministers on the Front Bench have to great fanfare today talked about responsible governance, but Basildon council and its Labour leader have repeatedly failed to meet basic housing standards. Worse than that, its leader has gone live on social media to admit to counting postal votes and using that information to influence a recent by-election. When he is held to account, will Ministers agree to throwing him out of their party?