Boris Johnson is facing Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs today, the first edition since MPs returned from the winter recess. He was speaking in the Commons after David Cameron went there to defend his own financial affairs in the wake of the so-called Panama Papers scandal. © 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Writing in The Times, she said: “It is preposterous to me that anyone could be unaware of our duty to do all we can to stop the spread of the virus. Boris Johnson gets a muted reception at PMQs as Storm Zoom causes chaos For a moment, it felt like 'business as usual' – but then came every possible technical glitch, breakdown and Zoom nightmare Today’s downfall was of Sir Keir Starmer - and it was a vintage day for quaffers of parliamentary schadenfreude. Today's funding, which is worth around £700m, builds on the £1bn that the Government has already pledged to help students' learning recover. Labour MP Dennis Skinner has been suspended from Parliament for the day for calling the Prime Minister \"dodgy Dave\". Labour MP Dennis Skinner has been suspended from Parliament for the day for calling the Prime Minister "dodgy Dave". measures introduced in England last week will remain in place, How to watch Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview in UK: What time it starts on ITV tonight, HMRC probes English rugby's leading clubs over salary payments, Home lateral flow Covid testing explained, how to report the results and where to get them, Meaning behind 'The Firm', the name for the royal family Meghan Markle used in Oprah interview, How to claim the 4th SEISS payment, the application explained and latest on when you can apply. Sorry, there was a problem with your subscription. We have been clear that those who breach Covid-19 legislation are increasingly likely to face fines.”. MPs have observed a minute's silence for Captain Sir Tom Moore at PMQs today after the national hero died aged 100. This week the debate has focused around the level of adherence to lockdown rules in England, and whether making the restrictions stricter would help to stem the rapidly rising numbers of Covid cases. All rights reserved. It came after the UK’s most senior police officer warned rule-breakers they are “increasingly likely” to face fines. Speaking on Sky News on Wednesday, Mr Hancock said that some people were clearly “stretching the rule” around exercising with somebody from another household, but insisted that rule “is clear” and he was “very reluctant” to remove it. Brexit news live: 'Good deal is still there to be done' says Boris Johnson ahead of showdown with EU. Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs, officially known as Questions to the Prime Minister, while colloquially known as Prime Minister's Question Time) is a constitutional convention in the United Kingdom, currently held as a single session every Wednesday at noon when the House of Commons is sitting, during which … On Wednesday morning, Matt Hancock urged people not to “take the mickey” out of the measures and should “respect the rules”. Out of nowhere, that neatly oiled head of his simply exploded like a … today's paper Wednesday, 24th February 2021 See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer amid a … He was … What time is PMQs today? The Health Secretary explained why it was “impossible to know” when the nationwide restrictions could be eased. Watch live from 12pm. “These measures that we have got in place that we hope to be able to lift – and we should be able to lift, when we have been able to protect through vaccination those who are vulnerable – right now, the vaccination is not in a position to do that.”. Ian Blackford cut out midway through an exchange with Boris Johnson in the House of Commons. 5:05PM Schools will go back on March 8, says Williamson You can watch it on a live stream on this page. The Health Secretary added that the lockdown measures introduced in England last week will remain in place “as long as they are necessary“. When will lockdown end? It is also broadcast live on the UK Parliament YouTube channel, and on BBC News and Sky News on TV, accessible online through BBC iPlayer here and the Sky News live YouTube stream. He said: “We will keep the restrictions in place not a moment longer than they are necessary, but we will keep them in place as long as they are necessary. The latest edition of Prime Minister’s Questions will take place on Wednesday 13 January, with the action kicking off, as always, at 12.00pm. The latest edition of Prime Minister’s Questions will take place on Wednesday 13 January, with the action kicking off, as always, at 12.00pm. Budget 2021 - live updates: Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget set to increase tax burden to highest point since 1960s. HENRY DEEDES: We've had to wait a while but Sir Keir Starmer's lid finally blew. Starmer says the sooner 24/7 vaccine centres are open, the better.. The video fail left MPs visibly amused as a roar of laughter erupted in Westminster following the incident. He added: “People should not take the mickey out of the rules and they shouldn’t stretch the rules, people should respect the rules, because they’re there for a reason and that’s to keep everybody safe.”. It comes amid ongoing debate around the level of adherence to lockdown rules and the potential to tighten the current restrictions. Roadmap out of England’s Covid rules explained, and how restrictions are easing. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick insisted on Tuesday that it is “preposterous” that anyone could be unaware of the need to follow the stringent measures designed to curb Covid-19 cases. The Commons Speaker John Bercow asked Dennis Skinner to withdraw his use of the term \"dodgy\" but the MP repeated the word - forcing Mr Bercow to eject him from the Commons.Subscribe to BBC News HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUogCheck out our website: http://www.bbc.com/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bbcworldnews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbcworldInstagram: http://instagram.com/bbcnews