Functioning of Government Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Thursday 7th July 2022

(2 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Ellis Portrait Michael Ellis
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The people who put the Prime Minister in place are the 14 million people who voted for the Conservative party at the general election.

Barry Sheerman Portrait Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op)
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This is one of the greatest crises that any of us can remember. In the national interest, surely we should work across the Benches to sort it out, even for the short period until recess. I do not want any laughter, but I have a great deal of experience in education. There is no Education Minister, so on a short-term basis, I would be happy to help. [Laughter.] Unpaid! Our constituents would want us to work together across the Benches, to forget these petty politics and to get the Government working again.

Michael Ellis Portrait Michael Ellis
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I thank the hon. Gentleman, but his services are not required, because there are a plethora of talented and dedicated individuals on the Government Benches who will serve in the Government.