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Mon, 3 August 2026

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Ian Mearns MP

Labour MP for Gateshead

We are facing a national crisis – it's vital that backbenchers are able to hold the Government to account

16 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

We are facing a national crisis – it's vital that backbenchers are able to hold the Government to account

MPs should not have to make a choice between following public health advice and participating in backbench business.