REFORM UK MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock James McMurdock rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask question on plans for devolution in local government.
Mr McMurdock asked: “Yesterday, a former Labour deputy leader referred to my party as a “threat to democracy”. I am sure that that was a cute turn of phrase for television, but given that the framework that the Minister has laid out allows elections next year to be gamed so easily, is the real threat not potentially the Labour party?
The Minister for Local Government, Jim McMahon replied: I would not characterise the hon. Gentleman’s party as a threat to democracy, but it might be a threat to sanity. We are all tested on a too-regular basis by fairly ridiculous statements that try to drive a wedge and divide people instead of bringing them together.
“One thing about devolution is that, regardless of party politics, across Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives, what we have seen in local areas is that when it comes to people, places and putting communities first, party politics are put to one side. I extend that invitation to the Reform party, too.
