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Debate between Ben Spencer and Torsten Bell(2Â weeks ago)
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Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge) (Con)
In his previous role, the Chancellor demonstrated that he is a man of principle who is able to advocate for change, even when politically difficult. Where the evidence shows that Labour policies are harming businesses and jobs, will he also advocate a change of course?
Torsten Bell
The difficult choices that we have had to make are why NHS waiting lists are falling in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency and why his own police chief constable said that
“increased officer numbers will enable us to further tackle issues such as antisocial behaviour, theft and drug-related crimes.”
The hon. Gentleman is a man who, unfortunately, on the day of the mini-Budget spoke up in this Chamber and said that it was a “vote of confidence” in the whole UK economy. The only regret he must have is not being more enthusiastic—otherwise he would be shadow Chancellor.