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Kenneth Gibson: “I consider the actions of Reform UK in leaving the Chamber during yesterday’s debate... to be a gross discourtesy to…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2026
I consider the actions of Reform UK in leaving the Chamber during yesterday’s debate... to be a gross discourtesy to everyone in Parliament and deeply disappointing.
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Kenneth Gibson
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Response to Reform UK's walkout during debate.

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