Extremism Debate

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John Bercow

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Birmingham Schools
Monday 9th June 2014

(9 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Mr Lucas, I understand your frustration, but I have told you before that your apprenticeship to become a statesman still has some distance to travel. You must not holler from a sedentary position. Allow the Home Secretary to respond, and others will have their opportunity.

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Thank you, Mr Speaker.

As I said, the investigation was concluded; it went to the Prime Minister; he looked at its recommendations; and, as hon. Members will know, my special adviser resigned on Saturday.

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What undermines—[Interruption.]

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Order. The Home Secretary’s response must and will be heard.

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What potentially undermines the confidence of the public in attempts to deal with extremism is seeing the Opposition playing party politics with the issue rather than dealing with it seriously.

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