Sentencing Bill

Debate between Sarah Pochin and Esther McVey

Committee of the whole House
Tuesday 21st October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Sarah Pochin]

I thank the hon. Lady for the Eton example. I am sure that will resonate very well with my constituents in Runcorn.

[Esther McVey]

Does the hon. Lady agree that if there are not enough prison places, then we should build more of them, not let people out of prison? That is what we should be doing—[Interruption.] Remember, this is a Government who found untold amounts of money to house illegal immigrants. We need to do the same for prisoners.

[Sarah Pochin]

I absolutely agree with the right hon. Lady—[Interruption.]