Easter Recess: Government Update Debate

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Easter Recess: Government Update

Nadia Whittome Excerpts
Tuesday 19th April 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, indeed. Can I congratulate my hon. Friend on his recent marriage, by the way? We certainly see nuclear energy as of vital importance, as well of course as investing in our new technologies, which is why we are putting record investments into R&D—£22 billion.

Nadia Whittome Portrait Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) (Lab)
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The Prime Minister broke the laws that he made—laws to protect public health—and then repeatedly misled Parliament. Does the Prime Minister agree that comments made by his Northern Ireland Secretary this morning comparing his fine to a parking ticket are insulting, and when will he do what the majority of those in this country want and resign?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank the hon. Member. Look, I in no way minimise the importance of the fine I have received, as I have said several times this afternoon.