Leadsom says it was tough resigning as Commons leader last year. But she could not support a bill that might end up endorsing a second referendum, she says.
She says she was sorry to see Theresa May resign. She thinks history will judge her kindly.
(This is more of an after dinner speech than a resignation statement. Resignation statements normally have a political edge. This one doesn’t – at least, so far.)
Leadsom says there were reports that she once told George Osborne to “F off”. There is only one person she might say that to, and the list would not include any former or current chancellor, or any current Speaker.
That is a dig at John Bercow, the former Speaker, who had a terrible relationship with Leadsom and who once called her “stupid” in the chamber.
Nigel Dodds, the DUP leader at Westminster, asks for a commitment that British business will continue to have unfettered access to the Northern Ireland market.
Johnson says he wants unfettered access for Northern Ireland to continue.
Johnson hints at new procedures for MPs to stop them spreading coronavirus
The SNP’s Carol Monaghan says MPs operate in close proximity and meet people from around the world. They could be spreading coronavirus. What will the PM do to ensure MPs do not become part of the problem?
Johnson says the chief medical officer will be making a statement soon about what might be done to delay the spread of coronavirus, in parliament and in other large places.
Johnson hints that new procedures could be introduced for MPs to stop them spreading coronavirus to each other and to their constituents.
Labour’s Matthew Pennycook asks if Priti Patel will be expected to resign if the Cabinet Office inquiry finds that she has in any way fallen below the standard expected of a cabinet minister.
Johnson says Patel is doing an excellent job, and he goes on: “I’m sticking by her.”
Labour’s Ian Mearns says the five-week delay in universal credit leads to many social housing tenants being left in rent arrears. When will the PM stop this deliberate policy of inflicting poverty and destitution on tenants?
Johnson claims universal credit is available from day one.
(That is only partially true; claimants can get advance payments from day one, but those are effectively loans that have to be repaid.)
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