Priorities for Government Debate

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Priorities for Government

Tom Pursglove Excerpts
Thursday 25th July 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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That is why it is absolutely vital that we prepare for a no deal. After all, the more determined and the more capital our preparations, the less likely the risk of any disruptive or disorderly Brexit.

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
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My right hon. Friend’s commitment to 20,000 new police officers is very welcome, as was the now Chancellor’s commitment to a new policing covenant. We have managed to get “Back Boris” over the line; when does he expect to complete the job on “Back bobbies”?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank my hon. Friend. The answer is as soon as possible—certainly within the next three years.