Rebecca Long Bailey

Rebecca Long Bailey

Labour — Salford

Speaking in the House of Commons on 7 September 2026

Debate

Economic Growth

Contribution

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury’s comments about regional growth and the active state are music to my ears, but rather than simply picking winners or de-risking private investment, how will she ensure that we get detailed local industrial strategies that build our domestic productive capacity and supply chains?

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