That is living there; this is leading a council for 16 years. I managed six, which is in itself an achievement. The knowledge, the experience and the drive that it takes to lead a council for 16 years is here supporting me. What is more, I have covering fire from my noble friend Lord Whitby, who represents the great Birmingham City Council, which he led with great distinction for many years—
South-west of England: Levelling up
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Greenhalgh
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Thursday, 7 April 2022.
It occurred during Questions for short debate on South-west of England: Levelling up.
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2021-22
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