Robert Jenrick
Reform's Treasury spokesperson.
Notable Quotes
"I do really wonder if she really understands how tough people are finding things now."View Story →
"Until this government scraps the jobs tax, addresses sky-high business rates and provides real, fundamental support for high street businesses, this policy will only create even more empty shops on our high streets."View Story →
"Frankly, it is offensive to working people and I have had enough."View Story →
"John Healey has revealed himself to be an empty vessel with no idea about how to rescue our economy."View Story →
"The Tories had left record numbers on long-term benefits and the proposals won't even put a dent in the welfare bill."View Story →
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