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HANSARDEngagementsWell, I am impressed the Prime Minister managed to get through that with a straight face, actually. I think the truth is this: they organised a TV debate because they thought it…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsEvery Labour pledge made under my leadership is fully costed. Those vying to replace him have racked up £330 billion of unfunded spending commitments. But I do note that the Prime…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI start by saying to the Prime Minister that I know that the relationship between a Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition is never easy, and this one has proved no exception…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsIf only it were satirical. It is what the future candidates think of his— [ Interruption. ]20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI appreciate that Conservative Members may not want to hear what their future leader thinks of their record in government, but I think the country needs to know. If only it were…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI think the message coming out of this leadership contest is pretty clear: they got us into this mess, and they have no idea how to get us out of it. The Foreign Secretary says we…20 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsInflation is up again this morning and millions are struggling with the cost of living crisis, and the Prime Minister has decided to come down from his gold-wallpapered bunker for…20 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentWe are having this debate because dozens of Front Benchers resigned their posts because they would not serve this Prime Minister. They are sacking him because he is untrustworthy.…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThank you, Mr Speaker. They all know it cannot go on. Just read their resignation letters. The right hon. Member for South West Wiltshire (Dr Murrison) went after saying this is…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentNot at the moment. There are clearly policy disagreements between the Prime Minister and his party. I know that he spent the weekend throwing another party—obviously a very good…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThe delusion is never-ending. What a relief for the country that Conservative Members have finally got round to sacking the right hon. Gentleman. In many ways the chaos of the…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentSo, Mr Speaker, why are they leaving him with his hands on the levers of power for eight weeks? This is eight weeks where the British public must trust the word of a Prime…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThank you, Mr Speaker. Britain deserves a fresh start with Labour, free from those who got us stuck in the first place, free from the chaotic Tory party and free from those who…18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI wonder whether the hon. Gentleman realises why we are having this debate. It is because so many —[Interruption.]18 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI will make some progress and then I will give way. Instead of rewriting history, Conservative Members need to face up to what they have done—what they have put this country…18 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsCut him some slack—faced with an uncertain future and a mortgage-sized decorator’s bill for what will soon be somebody else’s flat, I am not surprised the Prime Minister is…13 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI join the Prime Minister in his comments about the former Prime Minister of Japan—a deeply shocking moment—and of course in his comments about genocide. May I welcome the new…13 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI am not sure the Prime Minister has been keeping up with what has happened in the last few days. Over the weekend, the candidates to replace him have promised £330 billion in…13 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister has been saying all week that he wants revenge on those who have wronged him. Here is an idea: if he really wants to hit them where it hurts, he should tighten…13 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsTotally deluded to the bitter end. [ Interruption. ]13 Jul 2022