Functioning of Government

Debate between Ian Mearns and Michael Ellis

Thursday 7th July 2022 Commons Chamber

[Michael Ellis]

I recommend to the hon. Lady that she does not listen to gossip and rumour. The fact of the matter is that responsible government in this country will continue.

[Ian Mearns (Gateshead) (Lab)]

With the resignation this morning of the Secretary of State for Education, following that of her entire Commons ministerial team, the Education Committee did not even have the chance to ask about her plans. It has become abundantly clear to almost the entire population that for months, if not a few years, the only functioning cabinet in No. 10 Downing Street has been the drinks cabinet. When will the remnants of the Government Front Bench team accept that they have been in collective denial for far too long?

[Michael Ellis]

I think the hon. Gentleman asked a rhetorical question, but I will say that the Government will continue to function as the country would expect.