Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Debate

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Diana Johnson

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Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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Economic Update
Monday 17th October 2022

(2 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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I thank my hon. Friend for those remarks about the new Chancellor. I think that is precisely why the Prime Minister has chosen him.

Diana Johnson Portrait Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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In the national interest, and also to offer reassurance to the markets, can the Leader of the House confirm that the Prime Minister will not be taking any decisions on economic policy in the future? [Laughter.]

Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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I have great affection for the right hon. Lady and am sure that the whole House appreciates her question, but the Prime Minister, her Chancellor and her Cabinet will be taking these decisions in the future. The decision that she has taken over the weekend, although personally difficult for her, is the right one for the nation.

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