PMQs 16th Dec – For Johnson, this Xmas, there is a naughty list
Eggnog on his face. His grand Christmas plans were being ignored like the Brussels sprouts on your dinner plate.
Eggnog on his face. His grand Christmas plans were being ignored like the Brussels sprouts on your dinner plate.
It comes as leading medical bodies warn Mr Johnson “is about to blunder into another major error that will cost many lives”.
"We deplore the use of legal threats and bullying letters. Publicly, ministers express their thanks to school leaders, whilst behind the scenes they are sending intimidating and unnecessary legal letters."
“I am calling on the Government to urgently provide additional support to get the spread under control, save lives and livelihoods and ensure our NHS is not overwhelmed this winter."
“This year, many of us have felt powerless in the face of forces beyond our control. It doesn’t have to be like that. Things can, and they will, change.”
The Prime Minister and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen have both warned that a no-deal outcome looks more likely than an agreement.
Ministers are set to beef up patrol powers by bringing in legislation to allow the Navy to board foreign vessels and arrest fishermen if there is no agreement, in scenes reminiscent of the 1970s Cod Wars.
It comes as Chancellor Rishi Sunak imposed a pay cap for millions of public sector workers because of the financial turmoil.
"No Remainer is feeling vindicated. Every Remainer is saddened, frightened, shocked and despondent," one person responded.
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