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Economic policy, growth, inflation, fiscal policy

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Recent PMQs Questions

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PMQs 2026-03-25

2026-03-25 Freddie Van Mierlo
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Will the Prime Minister consider scrapping those rules, to stop Ofwat letting water companies off the hook?...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-25

2026-03-25 Harriett Baldwin
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The Prime Minister says he is concerned about the cost of living, so can he explain why he allowed his Local Government Minister to give permission for Reform-led Worcestershire county council to infl...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-25

2026-03-25 John Lamont
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Last week I met my constituents Rob and Lizzie who run a family business of 10 hotels across Scotland employing over 250 people. Their national insurance bill is going up by £280,000 because of Labour...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-25

2026-03-25 Edward Davey
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If Trump's war pushes up energy bills by £500, the Chancellor's very narrow plans simply will not cut it. While I do not fall for the crocodile tears of the leader of the Conservatives, who cheered on...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-25

2026-03-25 Edward Davey
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Given the potential links with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, I hope that the Government will move faster to proscribe the group as terrorists. Just before President Trump posted about his sup...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-18

2026-03-18 Matt Bishop
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As mentioned, the chief executive officer of Travelodge refused again to attend a meeting with Members of this House and the other place. This refusal deepens distrust in the company's commitment to p...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-18

2026-03-18 Nigel Farage
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With Norway opening 49 new drill sites and a potential two-day reserve of natural gas, should we not follow their example by reducing taxation on exploration companies to boost domestic production, em...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-18

2026-03-18 Martin Wrigley
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Yesterday, the Chancellor announced £2 billion of funding for UK sovereign artificial intelligence and quantum capabilities. The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee was told that Government p...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-18

2026-03-18 Marie Tidball
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My constituent Caroline from Grenoside told me that since December the cost of her heating oil has nearly tripled, from £257 to £700. Local farmers I met last week also raised their concerns that the ...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-11

2026-03-11 Jennifer Craft
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Last week, Members from across this House and the other place felt compelled to write to Jo Boydell, the chief executive of Travelodge, following reports that in 2022 staff in one of the company's hot...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

Recent Ministerial Questions

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Passenger Rail Services 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Andrew Snowden (Fylde) (Conservative)
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Would the Minister be willing to meet me and representatives from Fylde to discuss how we can get extra and more reliable Sunday services to support our important tourism industry?...

Answered by: Keir Mather

Support for Motorists 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Greg Smith (Mid Buckinghamshire) (Conservative)
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The costs of motoring are going up for everyone later this year because of the choices of this Labour Government. A set of motorists who are too often forgotten are those who drive our heavy goods veh...

Answered by: Heidi Alexander

Topical Questions 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Conservative)
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I continue to hear from residents and businesses about the timetable changes at Berwick-upon-Tweed station, in particular the loss of many direct services from Berwick down to London. What economic as...

Answered by: Heidi Alexander

Topical Questions 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Lisa Smart (Hazel Grove) (Liberal Democrat)
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My constituent Nawaz is concerned about the financial impact of roadworks on his small business. Could the Department look at extending compensation to include telecoms and electricity companies as we...

Answered by: Heidi Alexander

Topical Questions 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Callum Anderson (Buckingham and Bletchley) (Labour)
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Residents across Winslow and Bletchley are increasingly frustrated at the lack of East West Rail passenger services. Can you update on discussions with rail partners to resolve outstanding issues, and...

Answered by: Heidi Alexander

Local Bus Services 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (Conservative)
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South Oxhey saw a reduction from three buses per hour to an hourly 328 service with two-hour gaps. The Minister stated that local authorities have tools and funding under the Bus Services Act 2025 to ...

Answered by: Lilian Greenwood

Bus Service Funding Mayoral Strategic Authorities 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Anna Sabine (Frome and East Somerset) (Liberal Democrat)
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Should not the Government recognise the importance of investing in reliable rural transport networks to enable communities to grow and thrive if they are committed to driving economic growth?...

Answered by: Lilian Greenwood

Transport Connectivity Dudley 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Sonia Kumar (Dudley) (Labour)
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What steps are being taken to improve transport connectivity in Dudley?...

Answered by: Heidi Alexander

Good Friday Agreement 2026-03-25

2026-03-25 Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Conservative)
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May I urge the Secretary of State to be crystal clear to the Northern Ireland Assembly and Northern Ireland politicians that there will be less money coming from GB, so there needs to be revenue raisi...

Answered by: Hilary Benn

Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation 2026-03-25

2026-03-25 Gavin Robinson (Belfast East) (DUP)
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Does he recognise there is a funding deficit within the PSNI? Will he similarly seek money for that?...

Answered by: Hilary Benn

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