Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 21 June 2023

Official Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) Podcast

UK Parliament

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🗓️ 21 June 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister. In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance. The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on: Twitter: www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons Facebook: www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons Instagram: www.instagram.com/ukhouseofcommons

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0:00.0	That completes all the island questions. We now come to questions to the Prime Minister,
0:05.0	Patricia Gibson.
0:07.0	Number one, Mr. Speaker.
0:10.0	Mr. Speaker, this morning I opened the Ukraine Recovery Conference alongside President Zelensky.
0:17.0	The aim of the conference is to secure a resilient economic future for Ukraine.
0:22.6	And as we mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush tomorrow,
0:27.6	I'm sure the whole House will celebrate the contribution of the Windrush generation,
0:31.6	who have done so much to build the Britain that we cherish today.
0:34.6	And, Mr. Speaker, this Armed Forces Week, we thank them for all they do to keep our country safe.
0:40.9	This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others.
0:44.2	In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.
0:48.4	Patricia Gibson.
0:49.7	As inflation continues to outstrip pay awards, and tomorrow we expect to see the 13th
0:58.1	consecutive rise in interest rates, will the Prime Minister tell the House by how much
1:03.5	living standards have fallen during his eight months in office?
1:07.0	Yes.
1:08.0	Well, Mr. Speaker, I've always been very clear.
1:11.6	Inflation is putting pressure on family budgets, and that's why the UK government
1:16.1	has taken decisive action to support families through this difficult time, including households
1:21.0	in Scotland who are receiving considerable support, not just with their energy bills, but also
1:25.9	the most vulnerable as well.
1:26.9	Well, Benji, most vulnerable as well.
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