I have listened to the Minister’s arguments. He is essentially saying that all power remains with the Prime Minister—the chap at the top. Given the vote yesterday evening by Members on his own Benches, who are not here to defend him today, what then are we to say to our constituents about the state of play with regard to public trust when the chap at the top has not behaved as honourably as he should?
Standards in Public Life
Proceeding contribution from
Karin Smyth
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 7 June 2022.
It occurred during Opposition day on Standards in Public Life.
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2022-07-18 12:30:21 +0100
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