Debates between Mike Kane and Jeremy Hunt during the 2019 Parliament

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2017-2019 Parliament
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Autumn Statement

Debate between Mike Kane and Jeremy Hunt
Wednesday 22nd November 2023

(5 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Jeremy Hunt
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I am always happy to engage with any hon. Members if they have concerns about the way the benefits system operates in terms of disincentivising people who would like to work but cannot do so. Caring responsibilities are an area that she has raised and I am happy to engage with her on that outside this House.

Mike Kane Portrait Mike Kane (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)
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Cumulatively, Manchester City Council’s and Trafford Council’s cuts since 2010 have been £443 million and £288 million respectively. The Local Government Association says that the funding gap will be £4 billion in the next two years. Was there anything in this statement that will stop the continuing crumbling of our local services?

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