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20
Jul 2020
Harrogate MP praises rainbow tribute to key workers
Andrew Jones, Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, has praised the new rainbow tribute to key workers above the Stray's cabman's shelters.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Jones revealed a private donor and local electrical firm had paid for the tribute.
He then called for a debate on how to celebrate the efforts of key workers.
"Our key workers have kept the nation going throughout lockdown and I want to see local and national celebration of that," he said on Thursday.
Read more:
- How local bus companies can transport key workers with a government grant
- When the Harrogate district commemorated the work of key workers
- 8,000 Easter eggs donated to children of key workers in Harrogate district
In response, Harrogate & Knaresborough Liberal Democrats tweeted the MP had "made a career out of refusing our key workers the pay rise they deserve".
They added: "Many feel unwelcome in the country they call home. But sure, we all love rainbow lights."
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