BRACKNELL'S MP has caused a stir on social media this afternoon after being accused of 'brown-nosing' during his appearance on today's Prime Minister's Questions.
Standing in the House of Commons, Dr Phillip Lee spoke about the economic success of the Bracknell constituency, claiming the number of those on job seekers allowance and youth unemployment has fallen to just one per cent.
With the £240m investment in the town centre regeneration, full employment is a 'genuine possibility', he added.
However he has been criticised by some for asking a 'leading' question with one Twitter user, Ian Mancor saying: "Now we've got a Tory brownnosing from Bracknell asking a planted question. Disgraceful and pathetic!"
Dr Lee's question asked: "Does the Prime Minister agree with me that it is the government's sound stewardship of the economy that has led to this economic success in the Bracknell constituency?"
Mr Cameron responded that he was 'delighted' to hear about the constituency's success before praising the Conservative government's 'long term economic plan'.
The question prompted some sharp feedback on social media.
Dr Lee refused to respond to the News request for a comment in relation to the response on social media.
Now Tory backslapping over increased employment in Bracknell. But how much of it is "menial labour"? #PMQs
— Liz McInnes (@LizMcInnesMP) January 13, 2016
- Liz Mcinnes MP, shadow minister for the Department of Local Government and Communities
Not so much of a question from @DrPhillipLeeMP at #pmqs New business, more jobs, does the PM agree We're doing well ? ... PM "delighted" ...
— Peter Henley (@BBCPeterH) January 13, 2016
- Peter Henley, political reporter for BBC South
OMG Philip Lee! You horrid sycophant. Minimum wage part time jobs have increased in Bracknell, not quality employment #pmqs
— Gill (@Monitorabbit) January 13, 2016
Phillip Lee, Bracknell: Does PM agree we're doing better because he's so great? PM: Yes. #PMQs #reallyusefulquestionthere #scrutiny
— The Sunday People (@thesundaypeople) January 13, 2016
Others were happy to hear the constituency mentioned in Westminster.
Great that @DrPhillipLeeMP praises #Bracknell economic success on #pmqt - @david_cameron delighted by news #bbcdp pic.twitter.com/ONo634TGrT
— Sandra Ingham (@sandrakayingham) January 13, 2016
- Sandra Ingham, Bracknell Forest borough councillor (Cons.)
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