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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 hon. Member will need to wait for the Prime Minister’s statement later today.

Janet Daby Portrait Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)
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The Times reports this morning of Downing Street being like a bunker with gallows humour. This is no surprise really, given the Prime Minister’s track record. The Prime Minister is now set on staying in post until after the summer. If this happens, is the Minister concerned about what further damage the Prime Minister will do?

Michael Ellis Portrait Michael Ellis
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The hon. Member will need to wait for the Prime Minister’s statement later today; I cannot pre-empt what that statement will be.