Easter Recess: Government Update Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Easter Recess: Government Update

Stephen Farry 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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I do not know whether the hon. Gentleman is being serious, but I spoke in all good faith to the House, and I will continue to do so.

Stephen Farry Portrait Stephen Farry (North Down) (Alliance)
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I wonder what continued purpose the Prime Minister sees for the ministerial code, given the frequency with which it is seemingly broken with impunity. How can the UK be a credible leader on liberal democratic values around the world, when the basic norms of accountability are thrown aside to save the skin of one man?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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The answer to that question is staring the hon. Member in the face, if he looks at what is happening around the world. The UK is providing moral, political and diplomatic leadership as well as military support, and that is what we will continue to do.