"That’s right; absolutely. In reality, pies, pasties and samosas are part of the staple diet of ordinary people, and we should not forget that. The Government are placing an additional burden on hard-working families. People in Rochdale I speak to think that this tax is absolutely absurd. They laugh …..." Simon Danczuk - View Speech
"Much has been said over the past few days about how the Budget will adversely affect pensioners, those on middle incomes and the less well off. There is no doubt that the vast majority of people living in Rochdale will be worse off, rather than better off, as a result …..." Simon Danczuk - View Speech
"My hon. Friend is absolutely right to mention pensioners and the disadvantages to them of the Chancellor’s proposals.
The Government could get things right for small business by simplifying the processes, but none of those proposals will be enough to stimulate the economy. It is also fair to say that …..." Simon Danczuk - View Speech
"My understanding is that a service company managed the arrangement for Mr Lester. Can the Minister tell the House what fees were paid to that company?..." Simon Danczuk - View Speech
"The retail sector is finding it extremely difficult and is being hammered in the current economic climate, yet it is a sector that usually provides lots of jobs for young people. Did the Chancellor not consider a scheme to help underwrite credit insurance, in particular to help independent retailers?..." Simon Danczuk - View Speech
"We now have the big society shrinking before our eyes, and voluntary organisations seeing their budgets cut left, right and centre. At the same time, we still have bankers’ bonuses well beyond most people’s dreams, and on top of that we learn today that the City and organisations in it, …..." Simon Danczuk - View Speech
"I wish to turn my attention to the child trust fund, in particular, and to start by quoting the Chancellor. In a speech made just 12 months ago to the Conservative party conference, he said:
“We should continue paying them to the poorest families who often have no savings, and …..." Simon Danczuk - View Speech
"I will be quite clear about the position I take in that regard. Let me clarify my point: I was stating that many Conservatives have identified tonight that they do not believe in universal benefits and that they are prepared to have more targeted benefits. If that is the case, …..." Simon Danczuk - View Speech