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Robert Jenrick
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Reform's Treasury spokesperson.
Notable Quotes
"I do really wonder if she really understands how tough people are finding things now."View Story →
"Until this government scraps the jobs tax, addresses sky-high business rates and provides real, fundamental support for high street businesses, this policy will only create even more empty shops on our high streets."View Story →
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