Easter Recess: Government Update Debate

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Easter Recess: Government Update

Richard Burgon Excerpts
Tuesday 19th April 2022

(2 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, my hon. Friend is completely right. That is why our energy security strategy is vital not just for consumers, but for British industry.

Richard Burgon Portrait Richard Burgon (Leeds East) (Lab)
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A new poll shows that three quarters of the public think the Prime Minister deliberately lied about breaking lockdown rules, yet on Thursday the Prime Minister will order his MPs to stop his lawbreaking ever coming before the Privileges Committee. If the Prime Minister has nothing to hide, why not do the straightforward thing and refer himself to the Privileges Committee? What is he scared of?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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The House will decide.