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Justin Madders

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Select Committee Membership
Wednesday 8th May 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Watson of Wyre Forest Portrait Tom Watson
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I thank my right hon. Friend for making that point. He was part of the pioneering Government that gave this concession to pensioners because we believe that they deserve dignity in retirement and reward for their hard work and for paying their taxes.

Justin Madders Portrait Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (Lab)
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This pattern is becoming more and more prevalent in the Government. They are outsourcing responsibility for decisions, including council cuts and police cuts, to other institutions. Is that not indicative of a lack of leadership on the Government Benches?

Lord Watson of Wyre Forest Portrait Tom Watson
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I am afraid it is, but in this case there is also the issue of a broken manifesto promise. We seek to expose that today and persuade the Minister that it is not too late to change her mind on this policy.

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