Dominic Raab and Angela Rayner clash over energy crisis and cost of living at deputy PMQs – UK politics live
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Anna McMorrin (Lab) asks if Raab will finally deliver a victims' bill in his new role as justice secretary. It was originally promised six years ago.
Raab says he will. He looked at plans for this on day one in his new post, he says.
12.35pm BST
Derek Thomas (Con) says he and fellow Cornish MPs want the seasonal agricultural workers visa scheme renewed.
Raab says the home secretary is very mindful of these concerns.
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