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In the Commons Lucy Powell, the leader of the Commons, has confirmed that MPs will vote on the regulations to means-test the winter fuel payments on Tuesday next week. It will be the first item for debate, which means the vote should come mid-afternoon.
Powell also made herself popular with MPs by announcing Commons recess dates for all the holidays until next summer. Chris Philp, her Tory shadow, said the dates were very helpful, and that she had saved him booking a flight he would otherwise have have to cancel.
Russell Findlay ticks all the right boxes. He became an MSP after a 30-year career working as a fearless and successful investigative journalist. That experience ensures he has the natural understanding of the concerns of mainstream voters which is an essential part of effective leadership.
He speaks from the heart and has the strength of character necessary both to make the hard calls and to build, lead and motivate a winning team.
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