Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Bradley Thomas Excerpts
Tuesday 3rd December 2024

(2 days, 2 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Darren Jones Portrait Darren Jones
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The right hon. Gentleman seems to have forgotten the cost that working people paid as a consequence of his party’s actions in government, with inflation on house prices racing to 11%, the cost of living crisis, higher energy bills and a loss of grip on public spending. People suffered a direct cost in their disposable income because of the actions of the Conservative party. This Labour Government have wiped the slate clean, and we are getting a grip on public spending, fixing the foundations and delivering for working people.

Bradley Thomas Portrait Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove) (Con)
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Will the Chancellor admit, as she has already done in the media, that wages will be lower because of her jobs tax?

Darren Jones Portrait Darren Jones
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This Government’s commitment to economic growth will improve living standards for people right across the country. I refer the hon. Member to my previous answer and suggest that his party might want to apologise before trying to lecture this Government on the change that we are delivering.