Josh Newbury
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Sir Alan Campbell
I certainly join my hon. Friend in thanking everyone associated with the Blackpool jobs fair for making it a success, not least my hon. Friend, who is a fantastic fighter for his constituents. It is incredible to hear that over 1,000 roles were secured on the spot. It was the first ever jobs fair for the youth guarantee, and it is good to see so many local employers choosing to back it. We will keep going further, as my hon. Friend has, to ensure that every young person has the chance to earn or learn.
Josh Newbury (Cannock Chase) (Lab)
Having heard that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will soon decide on the next round of Pride in Place funding, I would like to plug my constituency. It is my honour to represent proud communities, but many, like Chadsmoor and the Rugeley Springfields estate, were hit hard by austerity, which tore away support for deprived areas. Does the Leader of the House agree that Cannock Chase would make an excellent candidate for Pride in Place, and may we have a debate on the benefits of local growth funding for communities up and down the country?
Sir Alan Campbell
I commend my hon. Friend for being a fantastic champion for his constituency. The Government are giving constituents investment in the powers they need to deliver the change they want to see in their communities. I wish his constituency good luck, but I also wish other Members of the House good luck in their campaign to get Pride in Place funding and in ensuring that it is a success.