November 16, 2022
12:07 pm
Prime Ministers Questions
Catch-up
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What time is PMQs today? PM Rishi Sunak faces Sir Keir Starmer
Today is prime minister Rishi Sunak’s second-ever PMQs. He gave a lively performance at his very first session and all eyes will be on him as Sir Keir is set to grill him on some pressing topics.
Here’s what you can expect from this week’s PMQs.
What time is PMQs today?
PMQs will take place on Wednesday 2 November, starting as always as midday from the House of Commons.
The session will last around half an hour.
How to watch PMQs?
You can follow along with live BLOG Updates here.
Or watch on Youtube.
What will this week’s PMQs focus on?
The issue of Suella Bravernman’s return to the cabinet is likely to be a big discussion point.
Braverman was re-appointed as Home Secretary, just days after Liz Truss had sacked her for committing two breaches of the ministerial code.
Without authorisation, Braverman sent a draft immigration policy to Tory backbencher Sir John Hayes from a personal email address, inadvertently also sending it to a staff member of another Conservative MP.
It’s likely they’ll be some jabs at the Tories over former health secretary Matt Hancock joining the reality TV show – I’m A Celebrity.
It could be a bit of an embarrassment for the PM.
Matt Hancock was suspended from the parliamentary Conservative Party after the news broke.
Many Covid-bereaved families are outraged that Hancock is “cashing in” on Covid.
I will co-operate with Partygate inquiry
Labour’s Ruth Jones asks if he will co-operate with partygate inquiry if called to give evidence by the Privileges Committee investigation into Johnson.
“Of course,” replies Sunak
Will Sunak support indyref2?
The SNP’s Alyn Smith says a poll showed 72% of Scots want to rejoin the EU – and asks the PM, in order to maintain credibility, how long can he deny Scotland’s democracy?
PM asks the MP to respect the result of the Brexit referendum.
Winter of uncertainty – SNP Ian Blackford
SNP’s Ian Blackford congratulates Sunak on becoming the first British Asian PM.
He says people are facing a “winter of uncertainty ahead” and asks PM to guarantee that benefits will rise in line with inflation.
Sunak doesn’t answer the question directly, but says he has “always acted in a way to protect the most vulnerable”, saying the Conservatives are a “compassionate party”.
Blackford on Braverman re-appointment
In his second question, Blackford asks whether Sunak will sack Suella Braverman for her data breach.
He accuses Sunak of a “sleazy backroom deal” with Braverman to get her back into No10 and bring the support of the right-wing of the party.
Sunak responds by talking about the positive conversation he had with Scotland’s FM Nicola Sturgeon and says he looks forward to working together “for the people of Scotland.”
He adds: “I believe in a strong United Kingdom”.
