Jerome Mayhew

Jerome Mayhew

Conservative — Broadland and Fakenham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025

Debate

International Rail Services: Ashford

Contribution

The hon. Lady and I come from different perspectives. I think competition drives good economic behaviour, not the state directing individual companies on what they can do, whether profitable or unprofitable. That is a genuine difference of approach. In this instance, I agree with Lord Hendy, the Rail Minister, that it is competition in this market that will drive benefits to consumers and the taxpayer. We have to remember that Labour left office in 2010 when there was “no money left” and Governments have to take difficult decisions, as the current Government are learning to their cost.

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