Prime Minister's Questions: 25 May 2016

Official Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) Podcast

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🗓️ 25 May 2016

⏱️ 39 minutes

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On Wednesday 25 May, Prime Minister's Questions were taken by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, in the House of Commons Chamber. Shadow First Secretary of State and Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Angela Eagle, responded on behalf of the Opposition.

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0:00.0	Order. Questions to the Prime Minister?
0:04.0	Maria Colfield.
0:06.0	Number one.
0:09.0	Wait a minute.
0:11.0	Ronald General is a bit ahead of himself. There's a process to be followed.
0:15.0	Wait his turn.
0:16.0	One, Mr Speaker.
0:19.0	Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
0:23.6	As always, the Prime Minister is attending the G7 in Japan.
0:27.6	I've been asked to reply on his behalf.
0:29.6	This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, and in addition to my duties in this House, I will have further such meetings later today.
0:36.6	Here, Paul, Hill. I am sure Members opposite will disagree, but the first priority of any government has to be the defence and security of our country.
0:48.3	Therefore, could the Chancellor outline for me the steps that this government is taking to replace our Trident nuclear
0:56.0	defence.
0:57.0	Well, my honourable friend is absolutely right. The first duty of government is to defend
1:03.0	the country and for almost 70 years an independent nuclear deterrent has provided the ultimate
1:10.0	insurance of our freedom. We will review our Trident deterrent has provided the ultimate insurance of our freedom.
1:12.1	We will review our Trident deterrent.
1:14.4	We will bring forward votes in this House and we ask MPs from all sides of the House
1:19.6	to support this vital commitment to our national security.
1:23.7	And when she stands up, the Honourable Lady representing the Labour Party should indicate that support today.
1:31.5	Angela Eagle!
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