Parliamentary Democracy

Part of Opposition Day – in the House of Commons at 4:34 pm on 13 May 1999.

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Photo of David Heath David Heath Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) 4:34, 13 May 1999

I am sure that my hon. Friend the Member for North Cornwall can make his own points. [Interruption.] The uniform business rate system was introduced by the Conservatives, maintained by the Conservatives and it is now maintained by the Labour Government. Only one party has been consistent in its opposition to the uniform business rate—the Liberal Democrat party.

The performance of the Conservative Opposition so concerned members of the press that, after six months, The Sunday Times concluded that the Tories had simply given up on Westminster—I think that was right. I have seen very little reason for The Sunday Times to revise its opinion. [Interruption.]