Chris Webb

Chris Webb

Labour — Blackpool South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 July 2025

Debate

Orgreave Inquiry

Contribution

It was alleged that Amber Rudd refused to hold an Orgreave inquiry because it would slur the memory of Thatcher. Can the Minister confirm that this inquiry will have a statutory power to compel witnesses to provide evidence, and that politics will not get in the way of uncovering the truth once and for all?

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