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Phil Brickell Excerpts

Wednesday 15th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Matt Turmaine.

[Phil Brickell (Bolton West) (Lab)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker. May I take this opportunity to thank the Prime Minister for his many years—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I was calling Matt Turmaine—red card in action.

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[The Prime Minister]

I have been careful not to tempt fate and jinx the result. I am a passionate Arsenal and England supporter and have watched many games with agonising moments; on the question of a bank holiday, the hon. Gentleman should ask again on Sunday.

[Phil Brickell (Bolton West) (Lab)]

The Prime Minister will not need reminding about Arsenal’s success in the premier league last season and my right hon. Friend the Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham) will not want reminding that Everton, unfortunately for him, came 13th, but what neither of them might know is that the UK finished 20th in the corruption perceptions index, well within the relegation zone. At the Prime Minister’s request, last week the Ethics and Integrity Commission produced a comprehensive set of recommendations to tighten up rules around lobbying. In light of recent stories around the leader of Reform UK, does the Prime Minister agree—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I call the Prime Minister.