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Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment

Debate between Matt Western and Mike Wood
Tuesday 21st April 2026

(1 month, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Western Portrait Matt Western
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In a moment—I am just beginning to make my speech. There is the point about some sort of conspiracy or cover-up at No. 10 on which I can disabuse the Leader of the Opposition. The point is to differentiate between the team around the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister himself.

Mike Wood Portrait Mike Wood (Kingswinford and South Staffordshire) (Con)
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Will the hon. Member give way on that point?

Matt Western Portrait Matt Western
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I want to allow others in.

The Prime Minister clearly delegated responsibilities to his chief of staff. It may be that the Leader of Opposition missed the fact that the Prime Minister sacked that—[Interruption.]

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