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Claudia Savage

Deputy Speaker Ghani keeps MPs in order as she supervises Budget debate

Deputy Speaker Nusrat Ghani was on duty in the House of Commons for the Budget debate (PA Wire) - (PA Wire)

Deputy Speaker Nusrat Ghani wrangled tempestuous MPs during Wednesday’s Budget debate, shushing and issuing threats as they howled or cheered over various fiscal measures.

Ms Ghani, who serves as Chairman of Ways and Means, sought to keep members under control in the Commons as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget in 14 years.

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