Easter Recess: Government Update Debate

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Easter Recess: Government Update

Colum Eastwood Excerpts
Tuesday 19th April 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank my hon. Friend very much. I know that the whole House—I think the unity on this has been important—will want the UK Government to continue to take that role, and we will certainly will.

Colum Eastwood Portrait Colum Eastwood (Foyle) (SDLP)
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People across these islands had to watch through care home windows as their loved ones died. Parents had to bury their children without the comfort of their family around them. While that was happening, the Prime Minister and the Chancellor were partying in Downing Street. We know he has no respect for the public, but can he show us that he has some respect—just a little bit of respect—for himself and please, please, please resign now?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, and I understand the feelings of his constituents, but I must direct him to what I said earlier on.