James Cleverly denies claims he called Stockton North a s***hole

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James Cleverly, who holds the position of home secretary, has refuted allegations that he referred to a Labour Member of Parliament's constituency in the north east region of the UK as "a place with terrible living conditions".

During the Prime Minister's Questions session on Wednesday, Alex Cunningham, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Stockton North, claimed that a statement had been made by the Conservative cabinet member.

Later in the House of Commons, the MP from the Labour party spoke up and demanded the home secretary issue an apology.

Mr Cleverly's representative expressed that he did not make such a statement and would never do so. It is disheartening that individuals would falsely accuse him of this.

The reported event occurred shortly after Mr. Cleverly declined to confirm or deny using offensive language to describe Rishi Sunak's deportation policy in Rwanda.

The new home secretary appointed by Mr. Sunak stated that he could not recall using any vulgar language to refer to the famous "stop the boats" policy of the Conservative Government.

It is reported that the derogatory remark was made by the prime minister following a question from Mr Cunningham regarding the extent of child poverty in his area of northeast England.

Undoubtedly, these remarks disgrace the home secretary, this corrupt administration, and the Conservative party.

Alex Cunningham, a member of the Labour Party,

Later in the day, Mr. Cunningham addressed a matter of procedure in the Commons. He expressed that before the prime minister had the chance to respond, the home secretary decided to interject with his thoughts. Despite informing the home secretary's office of his intention to name him, the home secretary was not present in the chamber.

According to the Labour MP, he was witnessed saying, "It's a terrible place to be in" and was audible enough for others to hear. Despite his denial of being responsible for the statement, the audio has been meticulously verified and repeatedly cross-checked.

He said: "There is absolutely no question that these remarks bring disgrace to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, this corrupt government, and the Conservative Party. It's quite evident that he's not suitable for his prestigious position."

According to The Independent, Mr. Cleverly has no intention of filing a complaint against Mr. Cunningham's accusation.

Mr. Cunningham inquired with the Commons officials on ways to obtain an apology from the home secretary regarding his use of terrible language and insulting remarks towards his seat.

According to Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle did not hear any inappropriate comment made by the person who was presiding over the session at the time when the honorable gentleman was asking his question.

"illegal immigration" during a conversation about migration policy in a radio interview. He stated that he instead referred to "handling individuals who have arrived in the country without proper documentation." Cleverly went on to say that using specific language was important in addressing the issue of migration and that the government was focused on creating a fair and effective system. In a recent radio interview, James Cleverly, the Home Secretary, refuted accusations that he used the phrase "illegal immigration" when discussing migration policy. Instead, he claimed to have referred to "dealing with individuals who have entered the country without the necessary paperwork." Cleverly emphasized the significance of precision in language when addressing immigration, and also stated that the government was committed to developing a system that was just and productive.

She stated: "Although the words that were supposed to have been used were not actually spoken, I acknowledge and value Mr. Cunningham's perspective."

I believe we are all aware that it can be quite challenging to hear and comprehend what is being said during the loud and chaotic sessions of the prime minister's questions. Therefore, I am unable to provide any assessment regarding what might have been spoken.

Lady Eleanor expressed her comprehension of Mr Cunningham's unease and included: "I hereby reiterate to all respectable members the importance of exhibiting calmness and restraint when selecting their words within this assembly."

During the PMQs, Mr Cunningham posed a query, asking the reason for 34% of children residing in poverty within his constituency.

During his response at the despatch box, Mr Sunak proclaimed that it was this particular administration that had made certain that a total of 1.7 million individuals across the nation have been lifted out of poverty due to the efforts undertaken by this government.

During the incident, Mr Cunningham shouted to the prime minister that what he was saying wasn't true. In response, Mr Sunak confirmed that it was true and added that there are currently fewer children living in poverty and income inequality has decreased compared to when the opposing party was in power.

However, it is not desirable for any child to experience the effects of poverty. In order to prevent this, it is important to ensure that children do not grow up in households without working parents. Therefore, the most effective approach is to make sure that a high number of children have the chance to be raised by parents who have employment opportunities.