Business of the House

Debate between Lord Cryer and Peter Bottomley

Thursday 21st March 2019 Commons Chamber

[John Cryer (Leyton and Wanstead) (Lab)]

The principles that underlie the role of MPs were set out 250 years ago by Edmund Burke: not only to be accountable to and listen to our constituents, but to observe our own conscience and judgment. Those principles were seriously undermined last night by the Prime Minister, in one of the most contemptuous statements that I have ever heard—it is up against some stiff competition. May I ask the Leader of the House, again, whether she agrees with what the Prime Minister said last night?

[Sir Peter Bottomley (Worthing West) (Con)]

Is this a Labour Whip’s handout?