Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 5:53 pm ar 19 Chwefror 2024.
Chris Philp
The Minister of State, Home Department
5:53,
19 Chwefror 2024
As I said in response to my hon. Friend Andrew Jones a few minutes ago, it is incumbent on political leaders—particularly those who aspire to the highest office in the land—to act quickly and from principle. I am disappointed that after the comments of Labour’s former Rochdale candidate became public, it took a number of days for the Leader of the Opposition to act. I would suggest that he reflects soberly on that; I am disappointed that it took so long, and on reflection, he is probably disappointed with himself as well. It might be useful if he said so publicly.
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