Labour MP for Halifax, Kate Dearden, has commended the efforts of both police officers and political colleagues for “standing up for constituents and residents” in light of the recent violent disorder in Middlesborough.
Speaking to GB News, Ms Dearden said: “The community there have had a lot to deal with recently and I really, really feel for them. It must be a really worrying time for lots of people.
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“My heart really does go out to them and I pay tribute to lots of colleagues in the region who are standing up for their constituents and for their residents and commend them for fighting for them, and I know they’re working really closely with the police.
“Obviously, we have those those extra 200 police officers, and that is a decision by the police there in terms of pulling those resources. I know they’re working closely with my colleagues in Government, too, and keeping them updated and keeping a real eye on the situation.
“We want to, of course support people as much as we can and keep them safe, and I really, really do feel for them in this time. It will be extremely concerning.”
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