UK Modern Industrial Strategy
Debate between Mike Martin and Nusrat Ghani(4 months, 1 week ago)
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Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
Hopefully the rail line that takes me into my constituency will be the first on the list.
Mike Martin (Tunbridge Wells) (LD)
There is much to like in the statement. I particularly like the reduction in energy costs of between 20% and 25%, but I would like to push the Secretary of State a little on that; so that industry can plan, when does he think those 25% reductions are going to happen?
Family Businesses
Debate between Mike Martin and Nusrat Ghani(8 months ago)
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Mike Martin (Tunbridge Wells) (LD)
I thought that I would let the shadow Chancellor make a little progress in his speech before intervening on him. It seems odd to hear a speech about the economy from the Conservative party without any mention of Liz Truss. Now we hear mention of trade deals. Let me ask him this very directly: does he think that the policies of Liz Truss—[Interruption.] The shadow Chancellor cannot hear what I am saying, because the Members behind him are shouting.
Madam Deputy Speaker
Interventions should be very short. Come to a conclusion quickly.
Mike Martin
Does the shadow Chancellor think that the policies of Liz Truss were good for business investment and confidence in the economy?