English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Debate

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James Naish

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Point of Order

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

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Monday 24th November 2025

(1 day, 5 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Danny Beales Portrait Danny Beales
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I also voted against, in the alternative vote referendum, so we are united in our agreement on that.

James Naish Portrait James Naish (Rushcliffe) (Lab)
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I am a member of a new combined authority in the east midlands and there was no referendum on that. I do not believe that there was a referendum on the North Yorkshire combined authority either. Does my hon. Friend agree that there are different ways of engaging on this issue, and that putting councils with local representatives at the heart of that process is a good thing?

Danny Beales Portrait Danny Beales
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I wholeheartedly agree. My hon. Friend’s comment speaks for itself. We can look at the Conservatives’ record, and at what they now preach in opposition.

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