Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Debate
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Patricia Gibson
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Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Patricia Gibson Excerpts(2Â years ago)
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Penny Mordaunt
Later this week we will have Prime Minister’s questions, and hon. Members have an opportunity every week to put questions to the Prime Minister.
Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)
The pound has fallen off a cliff, interest rates are soaring, inflation is rocketing and pensions have been on the verge of collapse. We have a new Chancellor who is the de facto Prime Minister and a Prime Minister who has been reduced to a spectator as her own MPs plot her removal. The Leader of the House has defended the Prime Minister today, but does she think that, had she won the leadership contest, she would have been a better Prime Minister?
Penny Mordaunt
I support the Prime Minister. This Prime Minister has shown great courage and duty over the last few days and she has my admiration and respect for that. The hon. Lady has various criticisms of the Prime Minister, but I would stand our Prime Minister against her First Minister any day of the week.