Social Mobility Index
Debate between Andrew Percy and Clive Lewis(8 years, 9 months ago)
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Clive Lewis
Well, obviously the catchphrase of one of his key characters was “Loadsamoney!” I think that was the expression. I heard my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing Central and Acton (Dr Huq) raise the issue of income, and I heard the hon. Lady’s answer, which was that many factors go towards child attainment and social mobility. We all understand that, but one of the key ones for many Labour Members is child poverty. The hon. Lady and I both know that in our city of Norwich—
Andrew Percy (in the Chair)
No. Excuse me. This intervention is too long. The hon. Gentleman will sit down. I call Chloe Smith.