Debates between Mark Pritchard and Karen Bradley during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Wed 29th Jun 2016

Hate Crime

Debate between Mark Pritchard and Karen Bradley
Wednesday 29th June 2016

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I am shocked by what the hon. Lady says and I am sure the whole House is shocked. That is utterly, utterly unacceptable. I would like to meet her, if she would allow, to discuss specific action to ensure such crimes are reported and action is taken against them.

Mark Pritchard Portrait Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin) (Con)
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Any racist attack on anyone from anywhere is an attack on all of us: on all that makes this country a great country and on our fundamental shared British values. Following on from the comments by the right hon. Member for Leicester East (Keith Vaz), what more can be done to ensure Facebook, Twitter and other social media play a large and active part? They are huge, capitalised international companies that spend lots of money on public relations, lobbying and corporate social responsibility. Their primary responsibility at this time is to tackle hate crime. They need to be part of the solution.

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I agree with everything my hon. Friend has said.