As we approach the festive period, it’s important to remember all the good people doing good things in our community.
In the chamber last week, Jason asked the Leader of the House if we could have a debate to celebrate community positivity.
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Jason McCartney MP
In the new year, can we have a series of debates celebrating all the positive things happening in our constituencies?
They include the ÂŁ64 million of levelling-up cash for Marsden Mills and the Huddersfield-Penistone line in my area; a brand-new A&E unit; the west Yorkshire investment zone investing in Huddersfield university; the trans-Pennine upgrade; and wonderful community groups such as those in Milnsbridge Village Hall and the Friend To Friend group, where I will join pensioners tomorrow for a Christmas lunch.
Can we please celebrate these positive things happening in our communities?
Penny Mordaunt MP
I congratulate my hon. Friend on all the considerable achievements that he and his constituents have secured over the past year. I am reminded of the, very sadly, late Benjamin Zephaniah, who as guest editor on the “Today” programme insisted that it be just about good news.
We could all do with that occasionally. My hon. Friend knows how to apply for a debate in the usual way.
