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HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe motivations for the Prime Minister taking the decisions she has have been about the national interest. The hon. Gentleman may not appreciate, and I am not asking him to, the…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThese are not matters for me. The hon. Gentleman may wish to raise matters with the Chancellor. I think that what our constituents want to hear about from us today are the issues…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI have done so twice before in this urgent question and I will do so again. I know that this is an incredibly uncertain time for families and businesses across the country. The…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI think that the Prime Minister has shown leadership in taking the tough decision that she has and not for the first time. If our Prime Minister had not shown leadership when she…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI thank the hon. Gentleman for noting that the public might be concerned for the former Chancellor, but I think what they are really going to be concerned about is their own…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerHon. and right hon. Members of this House obviously want to ask all kinds of questions, but what the public are worried about are cost of living issues, the stability of the…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI would very much like to be able to tell all hon. Members what the Prime Minister’s business is today, but there are very serious matters, as well as economic matters, in her…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe hon. Gentleman will know that the Prime Minister has Prime Minister’s questions every single week. He can put questions to her then. There was very good reason, as I have…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe hon. Gentleman is held in great affection by all Members of the House, and he is often the finale at urgent questions because he is full of common sense. I think that what he…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI can give my hon. Friend that assurance. This is really important to our communities. We will continue with our programme on EU law and EU retained law, and our enabling…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI would suggest to the hon. Lady that it is leadership to take tough decisions in the national interest, even though they may be personally and politically difficult to take.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI am glad to hear the First Minister of Scotland made a statement. I am hoping that shortly the House will be able to hear from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to set out the…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. We have made this change for a reason. I understand that people want certainty and reassurance about their bills, their…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI agree with my right hon. Friend and that is why the Prime Minister has taken this decision.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI live in hope that the hon. Gentleman and his party might do a U-turn and decide to honour the democratic vote in the referendum.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerWith apologies to the Leader of the Opposition and the House, the Prime Minister is detained on urgent business— [Interruption.]— and they will have to make do— [Interruption.]17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI think if we spoke to any member of the Ukrainian Parliament, they would tell us that our Prime Minister has shown leadership.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerYes.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI know the Prime Minister takes seriously her responsibilities to work constructively with the other Administrations, and she will always do so.17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe Prime Minister, in her current and previous roles, has always acted in the national interest and will continue to do so. Her Government will continue to support her. This…17 Oct 2022