Easter Recess: Government Update Debate

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Easter Recess: Government Update

Janet Daby Excerpts
Tuesday 19th April 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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At all times, I have spoken in good faith to this House.

Janet Daby Portrait Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)
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This is the first Prime Minister in office to make and break his own rules for lockdown offences. Neil Ferguson resigned from SAGE and Catherine Calderwood quit as Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer—both for breaking covid rules. They realised that actions speak louder than words, and they took responsibility. Why is it right for them to resign and not for the Prime Minister?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank the hon. Lady very much and repeat the apology that I have given.