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Mohammad Yasin Excerpts
Monday 27th June 2022

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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That is an intriguing idea, and it would be a significant development. My hon. Friend is, I think, probably the most effective Member of Parliament in the borough of Wigan, and can I say that I look forward to working closely with him on that?

Mohammad Yasin Portrait Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (Lab)
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Since the Tories came into power, 800,000 fewer households aged under 45 own their homes, nearly 1 million more people now rent—often at a cost higher than a mortgage—and the number of truly affordable homes and new social rented homes being built has fallen by over 80%. Is the Secretary of State ashamed of this record, which is failing a generation of young people?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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No, but there is more to do.