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Tuesday 22nd November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call James Cleverly.

[James Cleverly (Braintree) (Con)]

I was going to ask question 13, Mr Speaker.

[Mr Speaker]

It is far too early for question 13. If the hon. Gentleman wants to ask a question, it should be about the relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, but that now requires a certain dexterity and fleetness of foot from him.

[James Cleverly]

13. Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will ask a question.Does my right hon. Friend agree that virtue signalling, while fashionable, is no basis for a productive international working relationship?

[Boris Johnson]

I congratulate my hon. Friend on his characteristic verbal dexterity. I think he speaks for many people—many common-sensical people—in this House and in this country who want a thriving relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States of America.