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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2015
Finance (No. 2) Bill

"I thank the shadow Minister for inviting me to give my views on the fiscal situation. My constituency has seen unemployment fall from 7.5% to 2.5% and has received more than £50 million of Government money. I remember 1959, because I was 16 and had just started work. I canvassed …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2015
Finance (No. 2) Bill

"The hon. Lady says that the Conservative party will definitely increase VAT. What proof does she have of that? If she has proof, will she come clean about it today?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Feb 2015
Compulsory Jobs Guarantee

"In Burnley in 2009 we were classed as a basket case—a town that was going nowhere, or going down. That was at the time that the future jobs fund was happening. Last year we were cited as the most enterprising town in the UK. We have doubled the number of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 13 Jan 2015
Charter for Budget Responsibility

"My hon. Friend mentions manufacturing. Has he heard anything from the Opposition about how they intend to expand manufacturing? He will remember that they managed to reduce it from 22% of GDP to 11%. Has he heard anything about how they plan to reverse that trend, if they come to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Jan 2015
Consumer Rights Bill

"I agree with the hon. Gentleman. When he buys that ticket, he becomes the owner of that ticket, and it becomes his to do with as he wishes. He can sell it for £500 or give it away to the gentleman whose lifetime’s ambition it is to go to Lords. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Dec 2014
Oral Answers to Questions

"Rebalancing the economy has been crucial in delivering the coalition Government’s economic plan. Delivering skills for the future is vital. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the funding of professional careers advice must be part of the plan, to ensure that the growth in manufacturing is secured for the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Dec 2014
Autumn Statement

"I congratulate the Chancellor on his plan to reduce the job tax on apprentices up to the age of 25. The country is obviously on the rise and manufacturing industry is booming, but we have a big problem with skills shortages. I am sure this measure will go a long, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 02 Dec 2014
Textile Manufacturing

"I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. Does he agree that we need support for the textile industry’s supply chain? Burnley is home to a company called boohoo.com, which is one of the biggest online fashion retailers in the country and perhaps Europe. Its problem is that it …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Nov 2014
The Economy

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 26 Nov 2014
The Economy

"Will the shadow Minister remind the House what the growth of the economy was in 2009?..."
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