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Andy Slaughter Excerpts
Tuesday 8th November 2022

(2 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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I am extremely sorry to hear that terrible news from the hon. Gentleman’s constituent. I suggest we have a meeting outside of the House to discuss the best way forward; I will be very happy to meet him to do that.

Andy Slaughter Portrait Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith) (Lab)
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What assessment have the Government made of the role of far-right parties in Israel’s new Government, as they are Netanyahu’s principal coalition partner? Will UK Ministers be meeting representatives of those far-right parties?

David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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As I have already highlighted, Israel is one of our closest partners and we will continue to have a close working relationship with the new Government. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage, ahead of the Government’s formation.