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”.
