Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alison McGovern and James McMurdock

Monday 13th October 2025 Commons Chamber

[James McMurdock (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Ind)]

The Secretary of State and the other Ministers on the Front Bench have to great fanfare today talked about responsible governance, but Basildon council and its Labour leader have repeatedly failed to meet basic housing standards. Worse than that, its leader has gone live on social media to admit to counting postal votes and using that information to influence a recent by-election. When he is held to account, will Ministers agree to throwing him out of their party?

[Alison McGovern]

I am unclear about the exact details of what the hon. Member is raising, but if he would like to write to me or the Secretary of State providing details, we will make sure that he receives a swift response.