This afternoon, MPs are debating clauses 7, 8 and 9 of a revised Northern Ireland protocol following “practical problems” caused by the initial deal between the UK and the EU. Ellis emphasised that the government wants a negotiated deal with the European Union, telling the EU “our door remains open”. The paymaster general told the…
In response to an urgent question to Angela Rayner, paymaster general Michael Ellis told MPs that there is a functioning government. Ellis also confirmed that the prime minister will make an “important statement” today. Rayner told Ellis “this country has no functioning government” in the midst of multiple crises. The post Ellis maintains there is…
In the second opposition day debate, MPs were discussing the PM’s Advisor on ministerial interests after Lord Geidt’s resignation last week. Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner started the debate by forwarding a motion to “put the prime minister into special measures” and allow the public administration and constitutional affairs committee to appoint a new independent…
Labour’s Deputy Leader, Angela Rayner, described the Met Police’s investigation into alleged Downing Street parties as “a truly damning reflection on this nation’s highest office”. Rayner told Michale Ellis, the paymaster general, that “the country have made up their minds”, and asked him “when will his party catch up?” Ellis responded by saying the details…