Business without Debate

Matt Western Excerpts

Tuesday 16th June 2026 Commons Chamber

That the Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 457), a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.—(Gregor Poynton.)

[Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington) (Lab)]

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I wish to raise with you my concern about comments attributed to the right hon. Member for North West Essex (Mrs Badenoch), who I understand has described my right hon. Friend the Member for Houghton and Sunderland South (Bridget Phillipson) as acting like a Gestapo officer—I think that is the term she used. This is extremely alarming, particularly on this day of all days. In recognition of Jo Cox’s assassination, I just ask that all of us around this place temper our comments and calm down the rhetoric. I simply ask your advice, Madam Deputy Speaker, on how to take that matter forward.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. He will know that comments made outside the Chamber are not a matter for the Chair, but he has put his point on the record.