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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Richard Wheeler

MPs trade jibes in Commons over handling of potentially explosive cargo ship

Transport minister Mike Kane said MV Ruby left Great Yarmouth on December 1 and is now undergoing repairs (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Wire)

Two MPs traded jibes in the House of Commons chamber after they became involved in a row following the final debate before Christmas.

Reform UK’s Rupert Lowe approached transport minister Mike Kane and accused him of talking “absolute drivel” in response to his concerns over a damaged ship which docked in his Great Yarmouth constituency while carrying potentially explosive fertiliser.

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