Functioning of Government

Debate between Michael Ellis and Olivia Blake

Thursday 7th July 2022 Commons Chamber

[Michael Ellis]

The Prime Minister will be speaking shortly.

[Olivia Blake (Sheffield, Hallam) (Lab)]

Clearly the idea of the Prime Minister continuing as a caretaker will be worrying many people, but it is interesting to hear from the BBC that MPs are privately briefing that they are worried, perhaps half-jokingly, that the PM might take us to war to avoid leaving office. What will be done to ensure that the Opposition can hold to account a caretaker Prime Minister who has lost the faith of the country and his Government?

[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.