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Department: Cabinet Office
Thursday 7th July 2022

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Ellis Portrait Michael Ellis
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I do not think a serious answer is expected to that frivolous question.

Andy Slaughter Portrait Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith) (Lab)
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Given that a majority of Government MPs now say that the Prime Minister lacks the integrity and honesty required for that post, can the Minister explain what the basis is for the Prime Minister to stay in post for a further three months?

Michael Ellis Portrait Michael Ellis
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I recommend that the hon. Gentleman awaits the statement that is due from the Prime Minister shortly.