MP Alleges Home Secretary Called Constituency 'Shit-hole' During Heated Exchange in Parliament
• Labour MP Alex Cunningham claimed Home Secretary James Cleverly described his Stockton North constituency as a “shit-hole” during PMQs • Cunningham said he heard Cleverly utter the phrase when he asked why 34% of children in his constituency live in poverty • Cleverly denied saying the word, but Cunningham said the audio was checked multiple times and he is certain the Home Secretary said it • Deputy Speaker Eleanor Laing said she did not hear the alleged remark herself and could not confirm whether it was said • A spokesperson for Cleverly also denied that he said Stockton North was a “shit-hole” and expressed disappointment at the accusation