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\u201cWe need to think about everybody not just the metropolitan bubble.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her feisty performance, and defence of the Government\u2019s new net zero rules, won plaudits among Tory MPs.<\/p>\n
Tory Red Wall deputy chairman Lee Anderson said of the Sky presenter\u2019s claim: \u201cImagine being this out of touch and saying this about poorer people.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese so-called journalists would probably cross the street to avoid walking past a ‘poor person\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell done Kemi Badenoch for challenging this outrageous attitude.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n He was joined by fellow Red Wall MP Ben Bradley, who said the claim proved \u201cwhat we\u2019re up against\u201d in changing net zero laws so they don\u2019t hammer ordinary Brits\u2019 finances.<\/p>\n Mr Bradley said Ms Badenoch has put the Sky presenter \u201cin her place\u201d and said Ms Secker needs \u201cto step into the real world\u201d.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cThis metropolitan London mindset is what has led Labour to already come out and say they’d reimpose this 2030 ban if they win a General Election.<\/p>\n \u201cHitting the poorest, hitting our economy, in an ‘at all costs’ approach to net zero.<\/p>\n \u201cMight be fine for people in Islington, but London doesn’t reflect England. There’s a clear dividing line opening up between the parties here.\u201d<\/p>\n Paul Howell, who won Sir Tony Blair\u2019s former constituency of Sedgefield for the Tories in 2019, added it was an \u201coutrageous and downright offensive comment to millions across the country who rely on petrol and diesel cars\u201d.<\/p>\n He said: “Once again the London Elite demonstrate how out of touch they are with hardworking people.\u201d<\/p>\n
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