Politics latest: Tories 'have given up', Labour says - as Dowden hits back; Sunak under fire for missing PMQs again

Sunak acted 'like stroppy schoolboy' in front of liaison committee - Labour MP

He says the UK's economy has grown faster than any other G7 country in the past few years and points to record low levels of unemployment.Question from Tory backbencher unlikely to be the last time we hear of concerns about migrant policy But this is unlikely to be the last time we hear concerns about this policy, as Mr Drax remains steadfast in his opposition to the plans and appeared deeply dissatisfied by Mr Dowden's reassurances to"find a satisfactory solution" for his constituency. Helen Hayes, the Labour MP for Dulwich and West Norwood, raises the case of two of her constituents, whose child, a student, took his own life.She asks for this to be changed in legislation, so it does not happen again.

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden responds that he is"sure" Mr Drax"appreciates the need to reduce bill of housing asylum seekers in hotels".Should the Treasury take VAT off sun cream?She calls on the government to lift VAT on sun cream in a bid to reduce melanoma.Mr Dowden, after saying he is aware of the dangers of the sun due to his pale complexion, says tax matters are for the chancellor - whom he is sure is listening.

Mr Dowden continues to claim Labour is full of"broken promises", but it's not Labour that has been in power for the past 13 years and at the ballot box the Tories will be judged on their record, not Labour's ancient history. The government scrapped its housebuilding targets, and Labour persists in trying to capitalise on this policy U-turn as housing shortages continue to inflate prices while families struggle to afford mortgages.

Source: Loan Digest (loandigest.net)

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