Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Stephanie Peacock Excerpts
Thursday 21st April 2022

(2 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Spencer Portrait Mark Spencer
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Such a debate would be very timely, given the upcoming local elections. We hope we will have Lords amendments to the Elections Bill next week, and there may be an opportunity for my hon. Friend to raise the matter directly with Ministers during that debate.

Stephanie Peacock Portrait Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)
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I have visited the local food bank in Barnsley, which has seen record levels of demand in recent years, with the main reason for referral being low income. As bills and prices rise, can we have a debate in Government time on how this Government are failing working people and failing to tackle the cost of living crisis?