Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachel Reeves and Liz Jarvis

Tuesday 1st July 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Reeves]

The irony is that the last Government made a lot of commitments but did not put any money into delivering them. That is the difference that this Government are making, with fully funded plans to upgrade transport. The Department for Transport now has its settlement and it will look at a number of projects. The mess left by the Conservatives is something we have had to sort out. The Conservatives have not backed any of the measures that we have taken to bring in more revenue, yet, as we have seen, they are very keen on spending the money. That is why we were left with a £22 billion black hole when we came into office a year ago.

[Liz Jarvis (Eastleigh) (LD)]

5. What steps she is taking to help increase economic growth in Eastleigh constituency.