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Live: Commons debate on banking

Live: Commons debate on banking

by Natasha Clark / 05 Jul 2012 10:11

MPs have debated and voted on the type of inquiry into the Barclays banking scandal.

They have voted for a parliamentary inquiry, defeating Labour's calls for a judge-led inquiry.

Summary:

  • The government defeats Labour's calls for a public inquiry. The government defeated the Labour motion by 320 votes to 239 - a majority of 81.
  • A heated debate between the Chancellor and Shadow Chancellor on the subject of which

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