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Robbie Moore Excerpts
Monday 16th November 2020

(3 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Jenrick Portrait Robert Jenrick
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I would be delighted to do so. The hon. Gentleman has been a fantastic champion of this cause.

Robbie Moore Portrait Robbie Moore (Keighley) (Con)
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The shadow Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Croydon North (Steve Reed), has repeatedly defended Tony Newman, who was until recently the leader of the now bankrupt Labour-run Croydon Council. Does my right hon. Friend agree that instead of trying to score political points attacking the Government, the shadow Secretary of State should look a little closer to home, as people are being seriously let down by their Labour councils as public funds are being spent inappropriately? I have seen this—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. In fairness to the Secretary of State, questions are meant to be short and punchy—we are getting very stuck. Come on, Secretary of State, I am sure you have an answer.