Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Luke Murphy Excerpts
Wednesday 9th October 2024

(1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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I am grateful to the right hon. Member for raising this issue, which is of real concern across the country for many parents who are concerned about provision. I agree that children with special educational needs and disabilities are being failed, with parents struggling to get their children the support they need and deserve. We have to change that. I am determined to raise standards for every child, so they succeed in education. We will work with the sector, and across the House where we can, to deliver on that mission, which is very important to many parents who will be watching today.

Luke Murphy Portrait Luke Murphy  (Basingstoke)  (Lab)
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Q11.   I welcome the Prime Minister’s focus on economic growth and I look forward to the international investment summit next week. Constituents across the country want to see their local high streets thrive. From his own visit, the Prime Minister will know that Basingstoke’s Top of the Town has huge potential, but it is not what it could be. What support will this Government give to ensure high streets across the country are able to grow and thrive?