(1 year, 3 months ago)
Commons ChamberIt is very simply this: since 2010, we have become the strongest economy in Europe in film and television, life sciences and technology, and the opportunities are great with a Conservative Government.
(1 year, 6 months ago)
Commons ChamberMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right; the answer to inflation is to tackle it, not to make it worse.
We understand the pressures that families are going through up and down the country, but we have responded with generous support this year and last of more than £3,000 for the average household. Not only that, but since 2010 the number of children in absolute poverty has fallen by 400,000.