Bob Blackman, MP for Harrow East, warned there will be "outrage throughout the country" and a "clear backlash" against David Cameron's proposals.

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The issue was raised following a question from Conservative MP Bob Blackman on defence co-operation with another Gulf state, the United Arab Emirates.

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But Conservative MP Bob Blackman warned there were "risks associated" with handing power over some planning decisions to the local councillors responsible for a ward.

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Oh and there's also a tussle for the Conservatives' four places on the Backbench Business Committee: vying for them are David Amess, Bob Blackman, Peter Bone, Jane Ellison, Philip Hollobone and Marcus Jones.

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