Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Luke Evans Excerpts
Monday 17th October 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Luke Evans Portrait Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth) (Con)
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Since being elected, I have spent three years working on the Health Committee with the now Chancellor. He has an eye for detail, and compassion as well. Is he not exactly the right person to come forward and stabilise, and to demonstrate to the markets how difficult it can be in turbulent times and that he is the man to take us forward?

Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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I thank my hon. Friend for those remarks about the new Chancellor. I think that is precisely why the Prime Minister has chosen him.