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The SNP Westminster leader questioned Rishi Sunak’s ‘economic optimism’ over recent months.

It comes as the Government attempts to draw a line under the honours row.

Johnson has been found to be a proven liar by a Committee and his peers - but he is yet to be held accountable for the greatest fib he ever told.

"When you “weaponise” the legal system against a popular populist leader, it usually makes them stronger," David Maddox said.

MPs overwhelmingly endorsed a report that found Boris Johnson lied to Parliament with his partygate denials, but the Prime Minister stayed away.

Some 354 MPs voted in favour, with seven against and some noticeable no votes.

After several hours of debate, Labour forced a vote on the motion, with the Opposition providing tellers for both the ayes and noes.

“It is important to show the public that there is not one rule for them and another for us,” she said.

The Forfeiture Committee could consider cases if nominees are deemed to have brought the honours system “into disrepute”.