The Prime Minister mounted a defence of the Government’s record on the public finances.
“We can ensure after we leave the European Union that standards of animal welfare in Britain are higher than ever before.”
“We should come together and ensure that we get to the answers of why this has happened, and how do we stop it from happening in the future.”
The difference between “punch a Nazi” and “shoot a Republican congressman” is only one of degree.
“We were getting a lot of stories getting back, particularly from Central Europe, where people were saying ‘We’re going to be made second-class citizens’.”
“Thanks to the calamitous errors of two Conservative prime ministers in a row… we’re in this hell of a mess.”
The Prime Minister informs that house that more tower blocks have been found to have combustible cladding like Grenfell Tower.
Her Majesty presents the Government’s programme.
“I’m afraid that I don’t have the authority to sanction Mr Hannan, but if you send in your comment in writing we’ll take note of it of course.”
“This government will act to stamp out extremist and hateful ideology – both across society and on the internet, so it is denied a safe space to grow.”
She explains that it’s “all a bit technical”, but that there’s “a lot of legislation to be got through”.
Ridge asks him if he’s “playing to the crowd”. He says Labour’s focusing on what’s necessary.
The Chancellor says “yes” when Marr asks if “we’re definitely leaving the EU”, and provides some clarification.
“Austerity is not a choice. Austerity is what happens when you have a deficit. And we still have one of £50 billion.”