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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Taylor

MP accused of ‘hiding’ for Commons statement says she was looking after her baby

An MP has hit back at Energy Secretary Ed Miliband for accusing her of “going into hiding” when she missed a statement on climate change, telling MPs she was actually looking after her son.

Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho said Mr Miliband should reconsider his remarks, claiming it is an attitude faced by many new mothers when they return to work.

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