Budget: Press Briefings

Debate between James Murray and Janet Daby
Monday 17th November 2025

(1 week, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Murray Portrait James Murray
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I am not going to take lessons on credibility from the right hon. Gentleman. What I will say is that he is inviting me to speculate on Budget measures, and I will not do so.

Janet Daby Portrait Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)
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Can the Chief Secretary confirm that this will be a Budget that prioritises economic growth?

James Murray Portrait James Murray
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I can absolutely confirm that.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Murray and Janet Daby
Tuesday 4th November 2025

(3 weeks, 4 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Janet Daby Portrait Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)
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T3. I know that the Chancellor and her team are well aware that families, such as those in my constituency of Lewisham East, are struggling with homelessness and temporary accommodation. Will she consider increasing finance to local councils so that they can better support constituents and improve their wellbeing and security?

James Murray Portrait The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (James Murray)
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At the spending review, we enabled better investment in temporary accommodation stock and strengthened local authorities’ financial position. Those changes will support local authorities to increase the supply of good-quality temporary accommodation and drive down day-to-day spend on such accommodation.