Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Rebecca Smith Excerpts
Wednesday 22nd January 2025

(1 week, 4 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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My sympathies go to my hon. Friend’s constituents; far too many are experiencing terrible flooding. I visited Stafford last year, and they talked me through the misery of their experience. We inherited flood defences in their worst condition on record. We are now investing £2.4 million in flood defences to better protect communities, and we have committed £60 million to support farmers impacted by extreme weather.

Rebecca Smith Portrait Rebecca Smith (South West Devon) (Con)
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Two-year mortgages have hit 5%, borrowing is billions of pounds above forecast and retail sales have slumped. Does the Prime Minister still believe that the Chancellor is doing a good job?