Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Karen Bradley Excerpts
Wednesday 4th September 2024

(2 days, 22 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Final question.

Karen Bradley Portrait Dame Karen Bradley (Staffordshire Moorlands) (Con)
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Those of us from Staffordshire Moorlands are immensely proud of our beautiful area and unique identity. Can the Prime Minister guarantee that we will not be forced into a devolution deal or local government reorganisation against our will?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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It is very important that local people have a say, but it is equally important that we devolve to those who have skin in the game. One of the ways in which we can restart our economy is by making sure that those with skin in the game take the decisions that are relevant to them and their area.