Public Order Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 7:03 pm on 23 May 2022.

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Photo of John Martin McDonnell John Martin McDonnell Labour, Hayes and Harlington 7:03, 23 May 2022

Let me finish this point, so that I can explain. In my constituency, we have gone through the democratic process—often not to the extent or with the result that I wanted. For example, we have been promised time and again that there would be no further expansion at Heathrow. We were told,

“no third…runway, no ifs, no buts” by the leader of the Conservative party and Prime Minister, but that was reneged on. We have been through public inquiries that have recommended no further expansion, but they have been reneged on. People therefore feel that they should look for an alternative that complements the balloting route. In my constituency, that in many instances has resulted in direct protest.