I can barely believe that my hon. Friend would be anything other than consensual. In recent weeks he has perhaps been known as being on the provisional wing of the Labour party, but his innate character is that of seeking consensus. I agree very strongly, as I always do, with my constituency neighbour. I hope colleagues throughout the UK adopt a similar view and take us forward on this issue.
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Graham Allen
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 7 December 2015.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords].
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