We are elected as MPs to deal with some of those difficult issues, to have those difficult conversations. We aren't elected to do the easy things.
Lauren Edwards: “We are elected as MPs to deal with some of those difficult issues, to have those difficult conversations. We aren't…”
On the recordJune 15, 2026
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Lauren Edwards
Labour Party
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Commenting on the role of MPs in addressing challenging issues.
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