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Andrew Rosindell Excerpts
Monday 2nd September 2024

(2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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As I was saying, the Government are committed to ensuring that development both protects and provides for green space. I am more than happy to discuss the particular challenges that my hon. Friend faces in her part of the country.

Andrew Rosindell Portrait Andrew Rosindell (Romford) (Con)
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As the Deputy Prime Minister should be aware, people in Romford are very angry that Mayor Khan is forcing us to build high-rise blocks. Does she agree that the London borough of Havering, despite being part of Greater London, is Essex, and that we should remain a town and country borough?

Angela Rayner Portrait Angela Rayner
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As a Mancunian, I do not think I am in any place to tell Londoners what is in Essex and what is not.