Debates between Stephen Timms and Michael Ellis during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Stephen Timms and Michael Ellis
Thursday 7th July 2022

(1 year, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Ellis Portrait Michael Ellis
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I am sure that my hon. Friend’s comment has been noted.

Stephen Timms Portrait Sir Stephen Timms (East Ham) (Lab)
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It is a great relief that we will no longer have a Prime Minister who keeps on saying things that subsequently turn out to be untrue. Will the Minister reassure us that the change will take place in hours, not months, and does he recognise that effective democracy depends on Ministers telling the truth?

Michael Ellis Portrait Michael Ellis
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I can only say that the Prime Minister will make a statement shortly.

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