What an odd topic for the Labour Party to choose to debate. After all, the squeeze on the living standards of millions in this country is a direct result of the need to pay off the nation’s debt that Labour carelessly allowed get out of control. As Member of Parliament for a coastal community it is ironic that Labour wish to talk about living standards when towns like ours suffered 13-years of neglect and under-investment.
The debate in the House of Commons, on fuel prices, was an opportunity to highlight how high fuel prices are impacting on economic growth. Intervening during the debate, I explained how many companies in Great Yarmouth were reluctant to expand their businesses due to their fears about spiralling fuel prices. In Great Yarmouth, I know of several companies with the financial capital and the will to expand, but who are wary of making a commitment.
Brandon Lewis