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Rachael Maskell Excerpts
Thursday 21st May 2026

(3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kate Dearden Portrait Kate Dearden
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It was a pleasure to meet the hon. Member and the hospitality sector in her constituency recently. There are a wide range of factors when introducing new tax reliefs, and they need to happen in the usual way. The alleviation that we have already introduced on NIC is making a real difference to young people getting into employment. We will review it in the usual way in due course.

Rachael Maskell Portrait Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
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In October, Nestlé announced 16,000 job losses, including 450 in the UK. In the light of the significant impact that this will have in York, will the Secretary of State ensure that meaningful consultation happens with the trade unions, and will he meet them to save those jobs?

Peter Kyle Portrait Peter Kyle
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Yes, of course I will.