PMQs 2026-07-15

2026-07-15

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Partial Answer
Graham Stuart Con
Beverley and Holderness
Context
The question is posed in a metaphorical manner, comparing the Prime Minister's political career to playing football. The context involves the PM stepping down after facing significant opposition.
I associate myself with the Prime Minister's remarks about Ann Widdecombe. I take this opportunity to thank him for his public service, and wish him and his family all the best for the future. Most of us can only dream of playing the role of Jude Bellingham—scoring the winning goal and leading our team to victory—yet the Prime Minister did it. But politics, like football, is a ruthless game, and he has now been handed a red card by the 152 Members on the Benches behind him. What advice does this Prime Minister have for the right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham) to ensure that he, unlike the Prime Minister, does not end up with an early bath?
I think that is the first and, sadly, probably the last time I will be compared to Jude Bellingham. I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that. On the question of red cards, I cannot tell him how much incoming I had a week ago Monday, after President Trump intervened on the USA red card, asking me to get the England red card adjusted. Just for the record, Mr Speaker, I did not attempt that. For my successor, and for the England team, I will not give advice; I will simply give my wholehearted support. Just for the record, Mr Speaker, I do not care what the score is tonight, as long as we win.
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The PM did not provide specific advice to Andy Burnham but instead referenced a previous political event and his own support for future leaders.
Referenced Previous Events Provided General Sentiment Without Specifics
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Q2 Direct Answer
Context
The question is prompted by recent antisemitic attacks in Watford, where a Jewish-owned shop was vandalized. The MP seeks support for addressing such hate crimes.
It was an honour to march with people from across Watford on a peace walk in my constituency recently. Earlier this year, we saw an attack on our high street. A fire was lit at a Jewish-owned shop, and the shop was sprayed with antisemitic graffiti. Additionally, mosques in Watford have been subjected to Islamophobic attacks and intimidation. I welcome my right hon. and learned Friend the Prime Minister's additional support to deal with antisemitism and anti-religious hatred. Does he agree that this House must come together to stand united against those who would seek to divide us?
I thank my hon. Friend for his question and his hard work. He reminds us that an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. Antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred are a poison. We ripped antisemitism out of the Labour party, and I have worked as Prime Minister to root it out of our country. Just this week, we invested a record £250 million to protect our Jewish communities, and we are using the new powers we have introduced to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, going after those who incite violence on our streets. Everyone deserves to live with security, dignity and freedom. That is a fight that I and every Labour Government and those across this House will never give up on.
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Q3 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
Saffron Walden
Context
The question is prompted by the recent passing of Ann Widdecombe, a notable Conservative politician. The MP pays tribute to her before asking about continued cross-party support for Ukraine.
Can I start by thanking the Prime Minister for the way that he responded to the murder of Ann Widdecombe last week? This is the first opportunity I have had on the Floor of the House to commemorate her life. A lot has been said about how she died. I want to focus on celebrating the life she lived. Ann was a woman of high principle and profound beliefs, with a wicked sense of humour—a wonderful combination of being a serious person who did not take herself too seriously. She changed her faith from Anglican to Catholic and from the Conservative party to the Brexit party, but she always remained part of the Conservative family. You might not always have agreed with her, but Ann Widdecombe was a woman who said what she meant and meant what she said. Her honesty made our politics better.
I join the right hon. Lady in her tribute to Ann Widdecombe. I know that the hurt is keenly felt across all her friends and family, but it is particularly keenly felt by political colleagues in the Conservative party—her party for many years—and in Reform as well. That is why one of the first things I did on Friday was to phone the Leader of the Opposition and the leader and deputy leader of Reform to express my condolences and act in a cross-party manner, because I knew how much this would hurt them and many people in their parties.
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The PM did not explicitly agree on cross-party support for Ukraine's cause but instead focused on the tribute to Ann Widdecombe.
Focused On Tributes Did Not Address Cross-Party Support
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Q4 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
Saffron Walden
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The MP noted the Prime Minister's absence from Parliament during the summer, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. She referenced a previous comment by the Prime Minister that on difficult days her input was always a ray of sunshine.
I know how much the Prime Minister has come to enjoy our exchanges—in fact, in the King's Speech debate he told me that on difficult days my input was “always a ray of sunshine.”—[Official Report, 13 May 2026; Vol. 786, c. 24.] He might not have answered many of the questions I asked him, but at least he turned up. It is important to respect Parliament, so does the Prime Minister agree that his successor should come to this place and answer questions rather than scurrying away for the summer?
As Prime Minister, I have participated in over 60 sessions of PMQs—always a pleasure and always something to look forward to—and I have answered, or at least given answers, 2,800 times. [Laughter.] I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition will question my successor in the same way.
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The specific ask about his successor coming to Parliament was not addressed; instead, he spoke generally about his own record of answering questions.
Changed Subject Personal Praise
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Q5 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
Saffron Walden
Context
The MP referenced a previous comment by the Prime Minister about her not lasting as leader, indicating rapid changes in political fortunes. She asked for specific advice on how his successor should approach their role.
I thank the Prime Minister for that answer and for paying tribute to so many of the people he has been able to help. In fact, I remember when I started this job, the Prime Minister was very helpful to me, saying that I would not last the year. Life comes at you fast. [Laughter.] He spent a long time laughing at how I had lost control of my party; I think he should have been paying attention to his Back Benchers instead of mine. Everyone in politics would do well to remember how quickly political fortunes can change. I know that the Prime Minister has been asked and that he is being diplomatic, but on that note, does he have any advice for his successor?
I will give my wholehearted support to my successor. I want this Labour Government to be a success. I want our country to be a success. I shall give my support privately if asked for, not publicly when not asked for.
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The specific ask about advice was partially answered with vague commitments rather than concrete guidance.
Vague Commitment
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Q6 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
Saffron Walden
Context
The MP referenced a previous comment by the Prime Minister about not being able to get things done when in power, questioning his ability to influence outcomes.
That is a lovely statement that the Prime Minister has just made to Pooja; I am sure that the whole House will agree. I think that the whole House will also agree that he gave a very diplomatic answer to the question I asked on advice to his successor. Having heard that answer, I say this to Labour MPs with as much goodwill as I can muster—[Laughter.]—we have been where you are. Changing Prime Minister is not a silver bullet; indeed, it may be that the Labour party's troubles are only just beginning. Solving the fundamental problems in this country will require difficult decisions, and you also need to know how to get things done. The Prime Minister once said that when he pulled the levers, nothing happened. Why did he think that was?
We did pull the levers. We pulled the levers to stabilise the economy, and we have done that. We pulled the levers to strengthen our public services and NHS waiting lists are coming down at the fastest rate for 17 years. We have pulled a big lever on child poverty, and this Government are doing more on child poverty than any Government ever, including previous Labour Governments.
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The specific ask about pulling levers was not addressed; instead, he highlighted government achievements.
Changed Subject
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Q7 Direct Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
Saffron Walden
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The MP asked about the Prime Minister's view on tackling specific issues such as online harm and housing costs, referencing individuals who have spoken to him.
We also pulled the lever on the individual cases that matter, including those of individuals such as Carla—she is in the Gallery—who is one of the parents who came to see me about online harm and what that can do to our young children. That is why we banned social media for under-16s. Daniel, who is also here with his son, has spoken to me many times about the struggles that he has had with the cost of living and the need for a safe and secure home for every family and every child to grow up in. They are the people who matter more to me than anything else, because it is their lives that I think about when we make decisions in this Government.
We also pulled the lever on the individual cases that matter, including those of individuals such as Carla—she is in the Gallery—who is one of the parents who came to see me about online harm and what that can do to our young children. That is why we banned social media for under-16s. Daniel, who is also here with his son, has spoken to me many times about the struggles that he has had with the cost of living and the need for a safe and secure home for every family and every child to grow up in.
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Q8 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
Saffron Walden
The Prime Minister may not think so now, but it is a tribute to him that not a single sitting Labour MP could beat him. Not the right hon. Member for Ashton-under-Lyne (Angela Rayner) who could not count her taxes, not the right hon. Member for Sheffield Heeley (Louise Haigh) who could not count how many phones she had lost—“lost, lost, lost”—and definitely not the right hon. Member for Ilford North (Wes Streeting) who could not count to 81. This is my last exchange with the right hon. and learned Gentleman. I know how much his wife and children mean to him, and that they are in the Gallery. As everyone here knows, our families make a huge sacrifice for our choice to enter public life. I hope that he will allow me to draw our time together to a close by thanking them for the love and support they have given him throughout his time in office.
I thank the right hon. Lady very much for that. This is the last question I will face from the Leader of the Opposition, so let me wish her and her family well. We have had robust exchanges across this Dispatch Box, but she has extended kindness to me privately at very difficult times, including when there was an attempt to burn down our family home, which deeply affected my family. She reached out to me then, and when my brother died of cancer she reached out to me privately, not across this Dispatch Box. I thank her for that and for the tribute that she just made to my wife and children, who mean the world to me.
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Q9 Direct Answer
Melanie Onn Lab
Great Grimsby
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The Prime Minister has made tackling violence against women and girls central to his Government's mission. He has ensured that spiking and sexual deepfakes have been criminalised, mandated police forces to have rape and sexual offences teams, and embedded trauma support for victims across all services.
Last year, I convened a roundtable of stakeholders in my constituency to explore joined-up solutions to tackling the scourge of violence against women and girls. Does he agree that the Government absolutely must stick to the pledge that the Labour party put in its 2024 manifesto to halve violence against women and girls over the next decade?
Yes I do, and I pay tribute to my hon. Friend's campaigning on this issue. Yesterday I was with John and Penny Clough, who I first met nearly 16 years ago. They lost their daughter to domestic violence of the most extreme sort in appalling circumstances, and in many ways my journey campaigning on violence against women and girls started with them 16 years ago this year. That is why we set the mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.
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Q10 Partial Answer
Edward Davey Lib Dem
Kingston and Surbiton
I associate myself with so many of the Prime Minister's comments today, but particularly with his remarks about Ann Widdecombe. She devoted her life to public service and her murder was truly horrifying. I support his campaign for a memorial to her in this Chamber. I also thank the Leader of the Opposition for her tribute to Ann, and for reminding the whole House and the whole country that we need to remember her for the way she lived her life. Can I join the whole nation, and hopefully every nation, in wishing England well against Argentina tonight after their superb win against Norway? It is the last job of the Prime Minister to make sure that we win the world cup. Can I also pick up on a remark from the Leader of the Opposition about the by-election we are about to see in Clacton? I have to tell her that I cannot back joke figures with ridiculous policies, which is why I am supporting Count Binface. [Laughter.] As the Prime Minister finds himself with more time on his hands, can I recommend the new “Toy Story” film? For those who do not know the films, the main character used to be in law enforcement, but was mainly known for being a little wooden, and was replaced by a shiny new action figure from far away who thinks he can fly—and the name Andy is on everyone's lips. Maybe the Prime Minister should give that a miss, but does he share my fear that when it comes to Britain's national debt, the plan of the right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham) is “to infinity and beyond”?
The right hon. Gentleman is clearly angling to go on “Strictly Come Dancing”, and no doubt he would be very good at it. I have some good news for him because he is, fittingly, the right hon. Member for Chessington World of Adventures. He talks about the economy, so I am pleased to tell him that thanks to our summer savings, his family could save nearly £20 when they visit this summer!
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The questioner's concerns about Andy Burnham's economic policy were not addressed.
Changing The Subject Making A Joke
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Q11 Direct Answer
Edward Davey Lib Dem
Kingston and Surbiton
Context
The Prime Minister's experience as a carer for his brother Nick is highlighted. The question arises from the need to support family carers.
Can I invite the Prime Minister to join me at Chessington World of Adventures? We have not always agreed across the Floor, but can I pay my own tribute—I disagreed with Labour on Europe, and I have disagreed with the Conservatives on Europe! I say to the Prime Minister that, although we have not always agreed, I have always admired the way he has led his party, I have always admired the way he has been a true patriot, and I always admire the way he has worked with so many people across this House to do the best for the national interest. We thank him for his public service. One of the Prime Minister's qualities that people most underestimate comes from his experience as a carer. He has spoken powerfully about looking after his mother through her battle with Still's disease and the love and care he gave to his brother Nick. I know the Prime Minister agrees that we can and must do more for family carers. As he leaves No. 10, will he join me and other carers across this House to speak up for family carers, to be their voice and to get them the support they deserve?
Yes. I thank the right hon. Gentleman for everything he has done in relation to social care and the importance of providing care. He does it with very real human experience, which we all know and we all respect, and no doubt he will continue to champion the issue, as everybody should. He asked me about joining him at Chessington World of Adventures, and I will. Can I suggest 12 noon on the first Wednesday in September?
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Q12 Partial Answer
Rachael Maskell Lab
York Central
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The question arises from a tradition of leaving a note for the successor. The MP wants to ensure that her legislation is enacted by the new leader.
Before coming to this House, the Prime Minister and I attended the launch of my uncle's book. It was entitled “Fine Lines and Distinctions”. Clearly, sometimes we have had those differences, but I genuinely wish him and his family well for the future. But before he places his pen down, I understand that there is a tradition of leaving a note for your successor. In wishing all hon. Members the very best of summers, I ask that he asks his successor, my right hon. Friend the Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham), to enact my legislation to license short-term holiday lets and ensure that we can protect our communities from family houses turning into party houses in residential areas and ensure that we keep housing costs down?
I am not sure about a note for my successor. We left one in 2010 which did not work too well. [Laughter.] I am sure that my successor will look at my hon. Friend's private Member's Bill, and I am proud to have overseen the biggest boost to renters' rights in a generation. We kick-started the biggest boost to social and affordable house building, and wherever people live, they deserve a safe, secure home that they can call their own.
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Did not commit to asking his successor specifically about enacting legislation
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Q13 Partial Answer
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The question is related to the Prime Minister's tenure and its link with England football performance.
While his own MPs may have sent him off without resorting to VAR, I have some good news for the Prime Minister: under his tenure, 76% of England football matches have been won, which is the greatest, most successful record of any Prime Minister in history. In his remaining days in office, while he carries out whatever meetings, reviews or motivational talks he has planned, will he commit to ensuring that his greatest legacy is that finally, on Sunday, football is coming home?
I thank the hon. Gentleman, but I am a massive football fan so he will forgive me for being a nerd about this: the England team have won 22 out of 29 matches since I have been Prime Minister, and we have got to get that to 24 out of 31 matches, which means we will win on Sunday. I wish the team well. Of course, it is only under Labour Governments that we win the world cup, and in that spirit, I am sure that the whole House will get behind the team.
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Did not commit to ensuring England wins specifically due to his legacy
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Q14 Partial Answer
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The question arises from the need to support post-16 education in rural areas.
Watching the Prime Minister secure his legacy this week, with the NATO summit and the Hillsborough law, I wondered if he wanted to make it a hat-trick, and support Shrewsbury college's bid for a new construction skills centre? As the main post-16 provider in the county, our outstanding college trains over 10,000 young people and adults, providing both A-levels and vocational qualifications, but this year's applications are up by 15% and our buildings are full to capacity. In a rural area like Shrewsbury, with limited alternatives, hundreds of people could end up becoming not in employment, education, or training. Will the Prime Minister support the college's third attempt to secure capital funds and meet the growing need, so that we can open the construction skills centre in September?
I know that the college in my hon. Friend's constituency has made a bid to the post-16 and construction skills capacity fund to expand its provision. I have set a target of two thirds of young people either to go to university or to a gold standard apprenticeship, because I think that we need to rebalance. We rightly applaud and put on a pedestal those who go to university, but we need to do the same for those who are apprentices as well and have a bit of rebalancing.
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Did not commit to supporting Shrewsbury college's specific bid
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Q15 Partial Answer
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The question arises from the need to address issues related to hospital closures and social care.
Two weeks ago, the news leaked that Powys teaching health board is considering taking the beds out of all but two community hospitals in Powys. Some 2,500 people have already signed my petition against those cuts. Does the Prime Minister agree that taking beds out of community hospitals is not a solution for the crisis in social care? Why did he not prioritise fixing social care when he had the opportunity?
I remind the hon. Gentleman that when his party was in the coalition Government, they did not do anything about social care—they simply cut all our public services and we had to pick up the results of that. I do not know the details of the particular case he refers to, but I will ensure he gets a better answer than that in writing.
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Did not directly address whether removing hospital beds is a solution and why social care was not prioritized
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Q16 Partial Answer
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The question is related to social media impact and recognition of the Prime Minister's contributions.
Olivia is a young constituent in Darlington. Her testimony was instrumental in securing a ban on stranger contact for under-16s. She has the letter that the Prime Minister sent her framed on her wall. Olivia and millions of young people across the country will be safer because of him: his commitment to hear the stories of ordinary people and the injustices that they face, and then to take action, has delivered real change. Given that social media has, for better or worse, played such an influential role in our tenure in this House, will the Prime Minister share with all of us any of the viral moments that have had cut-through in the Starmer household?
I need to tread very carefully here. I got into a lot of trouble at a primary school when an eight-year-old encouraged me to do the “six-seven” thing, and the whole class joined in—it went viral. When I left, the headteacher told me sternly that it was against the school rules, and I have to say that I was totally pathetic and I simply said, “I didn't start it”.
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Did not directly relate to social media influence in his tenure or viral moments relevant to parliamentary work
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Q17 Partial Answer
Alistair Carmichael Lib Dem
Orkney and Shetland
Context
In Alistair Carmichael's constituency, volunteer coastguard rescue officers face a question of proper recognition for their service through adequate compensation.
I have always respected the Prime Minister as somebody who was in politics because he wanted to give service to his country. In my constituency, those who volunteer as coastguard rescue officers also do so from a wish to give service to their community. Will the Prime Minister ensure that the money paid to them properly reflects the respect they earn for their service?
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for this really important question and pay tribute to every volunteer; they show incredible bravery in putting their lives at risk to save others. Our guiding principle is ensuring that we respond to this complex case by properly recognising their vital work. Ministers will continue to work with all parties, the coastguard rescue service and volunteers to respond to their concerns and get this right.
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No specific commitment on funding or compensation
Under Review Working With Parties
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Q18 Partial Answer
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The Prime Minister's diplomatic efforts in handling international conflicts such as the Ukraine war and Iran tensions are being evaluated.
I pay tribute to the Prime Minister for his steadfast leadership in the face of two major conflicts. His efforts to successfully marshal international support for Ukraine and ensure our armed forces are not sucked into a dangerous war with Iran could be his most important legacy. Does he share my view that we must now use every diplomatic tool at our disposal, including sanctions against networks and enablers, to crack down on hostile states such as Russia and Iran?
We are united in this House against Russian aggression. This work began before I was Prime Minister and will continue afterwards, because Ukraine's security is our security.
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No specific diplomatic tools mentioned
Work Continues
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Q19 Partial Answer
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The Prime Minister's reputation is under scrutiny, with criticism from a Reform candidate in the Clacton by-election.
I thank the Prime Minister for his service; he is a good man. A comedian with a dustbin on his head represents the mainstream parties in this House. Will the Prime Minister clarify who, if not Labour, he wants to win in Clacton?
I know that Reform believes in recycling politicians, but I wonder whether spending the summer arguing with a bin was what the hon. Gentleman had in mind when he defected to the Reform Benches.
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No clarification on candidate support
Recycling Politicians Arguing With Bins
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Q20 Partial Answer
Naseem Shah Lab
Bradford West
Context
Samia Shahid, a constituent of the MP, was murdered in an 'honour' killing ten years ago. The Prime Minister's leadership on ending violence against women is being acknowledged.
This Monday will mark 10 years since the brutal rape and murder of my constituent Samia Shahid in a so-called honour killing. May I thank the Prime Minister for all his leadership on the agenda to end violence against women and girls? Will he reaffirm the UK's commitment to ending this abhorrent killing in the name of so-called honour, not just in England but across the world?
I pay heartfelt tribute to my hon. Friend for everything that she has done to campaign on and draw attention to this issue, and I thank her for continuing to do so.
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No specific commitment or action mentioned
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Q21 Partial Answer
Context
Downlands community school faced a water crisis, sending 1200 pupils home due to lack of water from South East Water.
South East Water has failed communities, causing Downlands community school in Hassocks to send 1,200 pupils home because they had no water. Does the Prime Minister agree that before new housing developments are approved, water companies should be compelled to confirm they have the capacity to provide a reliable water supply?
This incident is completely unacceptable. Every customer deserves reliable services. The Water Minister has met the company's leadership to demand improvements and we will follow up.
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No specific confirmation requirement mentioned
Demands For Improvement
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Q22 Partial Answer
Context
The effectiveness of the Prime Minister's immigration strategy, including small boat crossings and deportation figures.
With small boat crossings down more than 40% this year, does the Prime Minister think it is time to establish a safe and legal route for immigrants?
I am pleased that net migration is down 82%, small boat crossings are down 40%, the asylum backlog is down, we are closing asylum hotels and deported 70,000 people.
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No new route established
Migration Figures
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Q23 Partial Answer
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The Prime Minister is stepping down after being outmanoeuvred by a mayor of Manchester with no clear successor identified.
A Mayor of Manchester has managed to out-manoeuvre a sitting Prime Minister, taking the keys to No. 10. The Prime Minister appears to have been brought down by an inability to articulate a plan for government. Will we miss him in a few months' time?
The economy has been stabilised, public services are stronger, half a million children lifted out of poverty, biggest investment in defence and security since the 1980s, our international standing restored.
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No specific reasons for missing him mentioned
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Q24 Partial Answer
Rupa Huq Lab
Ealing Central and Acton
Context
The MP notes the Prime Minister's receipt of a Légion d'honneur medal and the passage of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill which aims to prevent future scandals like Grenfell and Windrush. She mentions media criticism during such scandals.
I congratulate the Prime Minister on being the recipient yesterday of a Légion d'honneur medal, and on the passing of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, which will mean that these scandals—I include those relating to Grenfell and Windrush—will never happen again. Does he agree that the media have sometimes twisted the knife a bit and made the pain worse for the victims' families in those scandals, so can he revisit some of the same principles of accountability and justice for the gutter press?
I am very proud that we delivered the Hillsborough law yesterday. It is important to recognise that there has always been an initial injustice and then a further injustice when the state does not acknowledge and get to the truth. We are putting that right with the Hillsborough law.
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The MP asked about revisiting principles of accountability for the media in scandals, but the PM responded about the Hillsborough law without addressing the specific ask regarding the press.
Changing Subject
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Q25 Partial Answer
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Shropshire council's finances were left in a poor state after 16 years of Conservative Administration. The Lib Dem administration has made significant strides since last May, but the difficult financial situation remains.
After 16 years of Conservative Administration, Shropshire council's finances were left in a disastrous state. After a Local Government Association peer review praised the Lib Dem administration for making significant strides since last May, that difficult financial situation remains. The right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham) has promised Manchesterism for the rest of the country, but will the Prime Minister join me in urging him to remember that the rest of the country does not all look like Manchester and rural areas need a fair deal too?
The hon. Lady is right to raise rural areas, and that is why we have put record investment into our local authorities and our NHS across the country, including in Shropshire.
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The MP asked for specific recognition of rural needs beyond Manchester's situation but received a general statement about investment without addressing the specific ask regarding rural areas.
Changing Subject
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Q26 Partial Answer
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A constituent, Craig Ferguson, walked across the United States to raise funds for Scottish Action for Mental Health and raised over £1 million.
My constituent and Scottish football superfan Craig Ferguson has just returned home after walking for 108 days across 3,000 miles in the United States to raise funds for Scottish Action for Mental Health. He has raised over £1 million. I know this is an issue that the Prime Minister cares about very deeply, and I thank him for his leadership. Will he join me in congratulating Craig and everyone who supported his actions to raise money for mental health?
I join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to Craig. I believe there is a famous Scottish song about walking 500 miles and then another 500, but to surpass that is an amazing achievement. We all pay tribute.
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The MP asked for the PM's congratulations on raising funds for mental health, but received a general statement of appreciation without specifically acknowledging Craig Ferguson's efforts.
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Q27 Partial Answer
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England has had recent success in the World Cup.
We have all enjoyed watching England's success in the world cup in the last few weeks. As his last act as Prime Minister before leaving office, will the right hon. and learned Gentleman agree to grant us a bank holiday so that we can celebrate England's win?
I have been careful not to tempt fate and jinx the result. I am a passionate Arsenal and England supporter and have watched many games with agonising moments; on the question of a bank holiday, the hon. Gentleman should ask again on Sunday.
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The MP asked for a specific bank holiday to celebrate England's World Cup success but received an evasive response regarding fate and future timing.
Hedging
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Q28 Partial Answer
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The UK finished poorly on the corruption perceptions index. The Ethics and Integrity Commission produced recommendations to tighten rules around lobbying.
The Prime Minister will not need reminding about Arsenal's success in the premier league last season and my right hon. Friend the Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham) will not want reminding that Everton, unfortunately for him, came 13th, but what neither of them might know is that the UK finished 20th in the corruption perceptions index, well within the relegation zone. At the Prime Minister's request, last week the Ethics and Integrity Commission produced a comprehensive set of recommendations to tighten up rules around lobbying. In light of recent stories around the leader of Reform UK, does the Prime Minister agree—
I pay tribute to the commission and its work. The work of strengthening our democracy will, and must, continue.
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The MP asked for specific agreement on tightening rules around lobbying but received a general statement about strengthening democracy without addressing the specific ask regarding the recommendations.
Changing Subject
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Q29 Partial Answer
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Communities like Mid Dunbartonshire are facing uncertainty regarding the impact of large data centres on their energy supply.
I wish the Prime Minister well in what he does next. The future of communities like mine in Mid Dunbartonshire is uncertain in areas where hyperscale data centres are set to be built. The large data centres in Scotland's planning system could demand more power than the whole of Scotland needs at its winter peak. Can the Prime Minister assure my constituents that they will not find themselves fighting for electricity during the cold winter days?
It is very important that we have all the resources we need to provide the energy we need, and to bring the price of energy down, and that is what we are doing.
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The MP asked for specific assurance regarding avoiding energy shortages due to large data centres but received a general statement about ensuring energy resources without addressing the specific ask.
Changing Subject
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Q30 Partial Answer
Carolyn Harris Lab
Swansea East
Context
The MP reflects on the PM's service to the party and country, highlighting achievements and personal gratitude.
I can do this. Can I thank my right hon. and learned, and very dear, Friend for everything he has given to our party and our country? There were few who believed we could make the changes needed to bring in a Labour Government after the general election of 2019, when he became leader. Today, though, because of his service and his leadership, children are growing up in a fairer Britain. We stand tall on the world stage, and every day, we have seen his decency and his courage shine through. My family and I thank him and his wonderful family for their cherished friendship, and I am certain that everyone will join me in wishing him and his family the very, very best for their next chapter.
I thank my hon. Friend for her question, her support and her friendship for me, Vic and the kids. Whatever the challenge, she has always been there for us, particularly Vic and the kids, and I really thank her for that.
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The MP asked for appreciation of contributions to Labour's success but received a personal acknowledgment without addressing the specific ask regarding his legacy or achievements.
Changing Subject
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