Pride in Place
Debate between Miatta Fahnbulleh and Richard Burgon(2 weeks, 3 days ago)
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Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)
For the final question, I call Richard Burgon.
Richard Burgon (Leeds East) (Lab)
Not only as the Member of Parliament, but as an east Leeds resident, I am delighted that £20 million has been secured for Seacroft North and Monkswood, which really needs it. Does the Minister agree that the ideas and answers on how this vital money should be spent lie with the local people in Seacroft North and Monkswood, who were sadly left behind and let down by the previous Tory Government?
Miatta Fahnbulleh
My hon. Friend is completely right. The answers lie with our local communities. If we do the job of creating the space for them, empowering them and building their capacity, they have the ability to fundamentally transform lives in our communities. I am determined to support that, we are proud that, as a Labour Government, we are putting it at the heart of our approach, and we are determined to deliver it.