Oral Answers to Questions

Robbie Moore Excerpts
Monday 16th November 2020

(3 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Robert Jenrick Portrait Robert Jenrick
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

I would be delighted to do so. The hon. Gentleman has been a fantastic champion of this cause.

Robbie Moore Portrait Robbie Moore (Keighley) (Con)
- Hansard - -

The shadow Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Croydon North (Steve Reed), has repeatedly defended Tony Newman, who was until recently the leader of the now bankrupt Labour-run Croydon Council. Does my right hon. Friend agree that instead of trying to score political points attacking the Government, the shadow Secretary of State should look a little closer to home, as people are being seriously let down by their Labour councils as public funds are being spent inappropriately? I have seen this—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

Order. In fairness to the Secretary of State, questions are meant to be short and punchy—we are getting very stuck. Come on, Secretary of State, I am sure you have an answer.