Crime and Policing Bill
Debate between Kim Johnson and Nusrat Ghani
Consideration of Lords amendments
Tuesday 14th April 2026
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Tuesday 14th April 2026
(1 day, 15 hours ago)
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Kim Johnson (Liverpool Riverside) (Lab)
I thank my hon. Friend for her response to my letter on cumulative disruption, signed by 50 MPs, which would give the police powers to limit strikes and industrial action. Your letter states:
“I have no desire to infringe on—
Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
Order. I am on my feet, so please be seated. “Your letter states”? I do not think I have corresponded with the hon. Member. Continue.
Kim Johnson
Apologies, Madam Deputy Speaker.
Does the Minister accept that there is a danger that a future Government might be less benevolent towards workers’ struggles and could exploit those powers? Will she please explain to the House why we have not been given the right to debate, discuss and vote on amendment 312?