John Mann MP

John Mann said the Queen’s Speech was a “wasted opportunity” to boost jobs for British people. “There’s no legislation being proposed. It’s all re-treads of what’s already the case, so it’s a wasted opportunity to do anything. There’s no... Continue to article

John Mann said such little growth means the UK is falling behind its competitors. "That’s better, much better than having negative growth, but it is so small, and it is a continued trend and it is the trend that is the problem. That we h... Continue to article

John Mann said Sir James Crosby handing back his knighthood was “very welcome”. “At last a banker who is holding his hands up and saying I got it wrong and that is the first for someone to do it in such a big way. I think this is very we... Continue to article

John Mann praised Margaret Thatcher’s leadership credentials, but said her policies had been “very damaging” for much of the UK. “Having a funeral at St Paul’s for a prime minister – any former prime minister – I think that’s perfectly r... Continue to article

John Mann said that David Miliband’s departure from British politics was ‘good news’ for Ed Miliband. “It is certainly good news for his brother, because it gives him a much freer run now, and that thing, the fear of a counter coup by Da... Continue to article

John Mann said the Help to Buy scheme was a “transfer of wealth” to the rich. “The problem is if you’re a young couple in London or the south-east wanting to buy your first home at huge expense, you’re going to be gazumped by a wealthy m... Continue to article

John Mann said the Evening Standard leak about the Budget was a result of "hapless George".  “It only came out because George Osborne had leaked it early – it’s hapless George. He messed up his last budget now we could read what he was a... Continue to article

John Mann argued that UK citizens main concern over immigration was its impact on their jobs. “The fundamental concern that wasn’t addressed is people that come to me in my surgery and say ‘I’ve just lost my job and it’s gone to an agenc... Continue to article

John Mann said David Cameron was out of touch with the public in opposing a cap for bankers' bonuses. “He’s [David Cameron] certainly out of touch with the whole of the rest of Europe. Even Switzerland has just voted to start capping ban... Continue to article

John Mann worried taxpayer-owned banks Lloyds and RBS had cut down on lending because the Government plans sell them off before the next election. “Those banks that are lending more we certainly shouldn’t be beating around the head, so I... Continue to article

John Mann claimed that Nick Clegg treated the Rennard accusations as political management. "I get cases in my constituency all the time and on the back of the publicity yesterday, I’ve had another of my constituents who’s contacted me in... Continue to article