Derek Twigg

Derek Twigg

Labour — Widnes and Halewood

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 November 2026

Debate

Poundland

Contribution

The current situation is not the Government’s fault, and it is certainly not the fault of the excellent employees at Poundland. It is the fault of the worst type of greedy capitalism. A number of my constituents have contacted me about the situation, and what they want to know from the Government is what robust response they are giving the owners. My constituents want to be assured that no stone will be left unturned, and they want to know what options the Government can pursue.

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