Statement on water cannon: 15 July 2015
15 July 2015 (updated on 15 July 2015)
Home Secretary, Theresa May, made a statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 July 2015 on water cannon.
Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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