Labour leader of the House's powerful speech on Privileges Committee report

Thangnam Debbonaire was speaking in the debate on the findings of the Privileges Committee's report into criticism from Tories after the release of the Partygate report.
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[@russellbeaumont7131]

The Tories are dead in the water on this. Their interventions are simply embarrassing. They won't be around much longer but before they go, OUR parliament is damaged. Shameful.

[@monkeyboy8424]

Remember Sunak's BIG LIE to Britain about "government integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level" - 25/10/22. Not my PM.

[@michaellawrence7570]

A Excellent comment

[@InsanitiesBrother]

He is your PM. I don't get why people try and promote crappy slogans and catch phrases. You don't like him, that is absolutely fair. But in our system you can't opt out from being under the governmental system we have. Precisely because he is your PM is why you are annoyed. If he wasn't then you wouldn't care. Because he is your PM campaign for someone else you would rather be your PM. Don't live in this fantasy world of BS slogans.

[@monkeyboy8424]

@@InsanitiesBrother If you support billionaire little fishy Rishi, I respect that.

[@itsme1261]

@@InsanitiesBrotherwell he wasn’t voted in by the people, the idea people have to just shut up and accept that democracy is dying is just stupid tbh

[@jonsmith5058]

@@InsanitiesBrother my goodness what a frustratingly anal interpretation. A ‘not my PM’ slogan doesn’t mean they literally dont recognize him as holding the PM title etc. Its meant to show that he does not represent them and they cannot tolerate his further premiership. Learn to understand the nuances of language please.

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

Lying to the public needs to be a criminal offence if an MP or a media outlet.

[@Metallergy1]

If only it were that simple. The issue is proving that it was an intentional lie rather than a different outlook on what is known.

[@lohphat]

Holding the press to criminal actions of information is a slippery slope.

[@danielcarver936]

Lying in media can be illegal depending on the damage done (IE: Defemation). It's also the number 1 rule in IPSO Guidelines and it can land publications a fine if they are found guitly of not being accurate.

[@lohphat]

@@danielcarver936 If true, then The Sun and the Daily Fail wouldn't exist.

[@pasta8470]

I'm assuming Kier Starmer will be made an exception?

[@187lockedown]

She destroyed it - more of these sensible people please!!

[@waynewal971]

Absolutely! My goodness, how far the Conservative Party have fallen to the depth of society, and their twisting the rules of our parliament. Disgrace, absolute disgrace!

[@icarus877]

The Privileges Committee report is a very poor document put together by unprofessional amateurs with clear bias and at no point was there an honest or genuine provision for transparency or fairness. There are so many glaring errors and reliance on hearsay, presumption and findings put together by people with conflicts of interest that to be honest it should be considered as little more than something to get a BBQ going with. To call this a kangaroo court would be an incredible overestimation of its capability and those dullards that put the pathetic document together. I would not ask a single one of the committee to look after a second hand sock stall at a jumble sale. The truly sad thing is I am not even a particular fan of Boris Johnson but this report is an embarrassment and anyone attempting to defend it clearly has not been involved in an investigative process or legal capacity professionally.

[@Liverpoolboy01]

@@icarus877oh come on. You are not a fan of this channel, yet you keep coming back 🥴🥴🥴

[@rde4017]

@@icarus877 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Meanwhile back in the real world...

[@waynewal971]

@@icarus877 Where ignorance predominates, vulgarity invariably asserts itself!

[@RejectTheMoonGod101]

@@icarus877 No moral compass, jusy like Thatcher and johnson

[@patrickh8602]

Arrogant Tories in denial as usual.

[@alansmith8195]

Looks like the leader of the country is still missing🤷‍♂️

[@michealpallett5708]

He alway's hides way

[@timwoodger7896]

He’s quietly quitting! There could be a general election coming quicker than we thought!?

[@chrisdevine4848]

​@@timwoodger7896- let's hope.

[@ajw9533]

Bob Seely is a funny one. Called the committee a kangaroo court on tv, then panicked and denied he had ever said it.

[@lokischildren8714]

Absolutely fantastic speech

[@icarus877]

The Privileges Committee report is a very poor document put together by unprofessional amateurs with clear bias and at no point was there an honest or genuine provision for transparency or fairness. There are so many glaring errors and reliance on hearsay, presumption and findings put together by people with conflicts of interest that to be honest it should be considered as little more than something to get a BBQ going with. To call this a kangaroo court would be an incredible overestimation of its capability and those dullards that put the pathetic document together. I would not ask a single one of the committee to look after a second hand sock stall at a jumble sale. The truly sad thing is I am not even a particular fan of Boris Johnson but this report is an embarrassment and anyone attempting to defend it clearly has not been involved in an investigative process or legal capacity professionally.

[@Liverpoolboy01]

@@icarus877repeating yourself 🥴

[@GrahamGeorge1]

The enigmatic Lia Nici concentrating on backing Boris instead of her Constituents again, priorities all wrong!

[@SamoIsKing]

You cant blame her, the 2019 intake of Tory MPs are only there because of Boris Johnson. Its no coincidence most of his vocal supporters came in in 2019. Her, Gullis, 30p Lee, Clarke-Smith and more owe everything they have to Johnson and his bullshit. He exorcised any talent or integrity the Tories may have had at the alter of Brexit, and so the ones who came in in 2019 are among the worst to ever hold office. Its going to take generations to undo the damage this lot have done. Damn them all.

[@quietowl1246]

These Tory politicians truly are the dregs

[@steveparker8065]

Dragged us through the sewer while recreating slums and victorian disease...

[@vivburgess4300]

Excellent speech - and Debbonaire skewered the Tory opposing questions into the floor.

[@beverlyhitchon4901]

Wonderful, beautifully spoken. The labour party have some fantastic strong women, when are we going to see one of them as our opposition leader! ❤

[@stereomagic1]

I agree. Labour have never had a female leader - would dearly love to see that.

[@SamoIsKing]

Yvette Cooper would make an excellent leader.

[@beverlyhitchon4901]

@@SamoIsKing yes, totally agree with that, she's brilliant.

[@beverlyhitchon4901]

@@stereomagic1 it's a shame, and I think they miss out big time. 💖

[@gingerwaynos]

Absolutely. Keir Starmer is awful. Labour needs a dramatic swing needs to actively fight rather than sit on the fence and abstain on votes so they don’t upset anyone . The way they participated in stitching up Corbin was disgusting. What we actually need is a new political system not just an extension of the Oxford /Cambridge debate teams. Why have a speaker that can’t really enforce that questions are actually answered

[@graemehancocks4171]

Brilliant speech. Some of these tories are like creatures from a freak show!

[@peartreeproductions77]

They really are mogg is from the Adams family

[@kevinwilde]

one needs a hair cut

[@peartreeproductions77]

@@kevinwilde pretty sure he's an actual muppet

[@KevinSmith-ki7yl]

@@kevinwildehe sends it off for cleaning and restyling.

[@nicholasglanfield9221]

The Tory’s are a freak show . They were also a freak show when Thatcher was in power. It’s like history repeating itself, but this time it feels worse.

[@emperorstar765]

Charge Them arrest Them""make them Pay back

[@allanmckeown8417]

Can Dawn Butler get an apology, she called him a liar in parliament and she was right.

[@mikelheron20]

You have completely missed the point. It isn't about whether he was a liar or not it is because you're not supposed to use insulting language in the Chamber. It's an attempt to maintain or raise standards.

[@marmedli9124]

That room has no standards ,watch when voting on certain matters that should have everyone in to vote for real change and both sides don't turn up , proving both sides are corrupt and liars and in the same gang.

[@douglasmacari8707]

@@mikelheron20I rather think that it is you who has "missed the point". The point being that Johnson is a proven liar, therefore, to describe him as such can be no insult. She was stating the truth.

[@icarus877]

The Privileges Committee report is a very poor document put together by unprofessional amateurs with clear bias and at no point was there an honest or genuine provision for transparency or fairness. There are so many glaring errors and reliance on hearsay, presumption and findings put together by people with conflicts of interest that to be honest it should be considered as little more than something to get a BBQ going with. To call this a kangaroo court would be an incredible overestimation of its capability and those dullards that put the pathetic document together. I would not ask a single one of the committee to look after a second hand sock stall at a jumble sale. The truly sad thing is I am not even a particular fan of Boris Johnson but this report is an embarrassment and anyone attempting to defend it clearly has not been involved in an investigative process or legal capacity professionally.

[@alanhat5252]

@@marmedli9124 the Division Bell is repeated throughout the Palace, they turn up to vote even if they have nothing to say within the Chamber so don't appear there.

[@ol1ver49]

Probably the most impressive speaker I've heard from either front bench. Well said in both senses.

[@attackpatterndelta8949]

Yvette Cooper is also pretty good. She routinely sticks it to Suella Braverman.

[@NC-ck5oj]

I need another 4 years of the Tories like I need a bag on my hip

[@grahamlees4394]

If there ever was an argument for the Tories to be out at the next election, the ones who stood up with interventions proved that to be the case. As the saying goes, it's one thing for people to think you are an idiot, quite another for you stand up and prove it!

[@lehanedermot]

If the tories really believe in themselves, they would go to the country.

[@annehenderson7751]

Well said Madam, Labour, “ Telling the TRUTH…” reference Privileges Committee …

[@KebabMusicLtd]

Absolutely 100% Four Tory members and three from other parties

[@icarus877]

The Privileges Committee report is a very poor document put together by unprofessional amateurs with clear bias and at no point was there an honest or genuine provision for transparency or fairness. There are so many glaring errors and reliance on hearsay, presumption and findings put together by people with conflicts of interest that to be honest it should be considered as little more than something to get a BBQ going with. To call this a kangaroo court would be an incredible overestimation of its capability and those dullards that put the pathetic document together. I would not ask a single one of the committee to look after a second hand sock stall at a jumble sale. The truly sad thing is I am not even a particular fan of Boris Johnson but this report is an embarrassment and anyone attempting to defend it clearly has not been involved in an investigative process or legal capacity professionally.

[@stereomagic1]

@@icarus877 Utter codswallop mate. It was a democratically elected committee that was put together and endorsed across the political spectrum. Primarily comprised of Tort MPs! Y'know, my late father died during the first lockdown (not from Covid) and we couldn't even give him a decent send off, yet Doris and his government of vile spivs repeatedly broke the rules we all had to follow and then he repeatedly lied that they hadn't. Stop talking nonsense and grow up. The Tories are finished at the next GE - get over it.

[@Cornodebassetto]

@@icarus877not sure a name and bunch of numbers has read the report. Perhaps name bunch of numbers should before flying off into the sun.

[@timfairhurst1741]

​@@icarus877and you've read the report, I presume, to make such comments? Are you prepared to cite examples from the report to substantiate your claims?

[@craigevans6156]

The Tories are an odious lot.

[@gary1642]

I agree completely. Then I saw Ed Balls and his wife went to George Osbornes wedding at the weekend. Osborne , the man that introduced austerity. I'm disgusted.

[@JZ_Strings]

When the FUCK is the general election

[@AnnaHolley-f7y]

October 2024 apparently 🙂👍

[@markmaher4548]

A lot of us are asking the same damn question, I don't think Sunak can hold out till autumn next year.

[@somthingbrutal]

well you can see just how much the tories don't care about this by the lack of MP's in the chamber

[@grahamlees4394]

least of all the accused ones to defend their actions...

[@emperorstar765]

Arrest Tory member One'by one and Charge them"

[@grahamlees4394]

the useless Metropolitan Police can't even arrest a suspected paedophile under investigation so what chance is there of arresting Tories? Met Police = not fit for purpose - disband them!

[@allip4226]

Everything the Tories touch turns to sh-t.

[@explorer0213]

Telling the truth and to stop lining their own pockets.

[@AnnaHolley-f7y]

Couldn't agree with you more 🙂👍

[@csharpe5787]

Tories always look after the party over the country!

[@explorer0213]

Oh!yes look after the rich only the rich matter to these criminals!!!

[@jak1590]

Through the mud, I would have used much stronger words. I see that the invisible PM has kept up with his reputation

[@michaelhannah5376]

Very much doubt JRM would throw his own toys out of the Pram, he has staff to do such manual labour.

[@user-pw6ei2mn7x]

😂😂😂😂

[@Mechtec500]

And a nanny to put them back in for him.

[@AnnaHolley-f7y]

I think, I am missing something. Did his nanny resigned, or he deported her to Rwanda?

[@macnavi]

You can’t reason with people who feel so entitled that their truth is the truth.

[@explorer0213]

There lies are the truth!!

[@macnavi]

@@explorer0213 There lies the truth or their lies are the truth?

[@explorer0213]

​@@macnaviput it this way they lie lie and lie until they believe it is the truth

[@johnsim3722]

Those standing up to defend their friends who abused the committee are as complicit as what they did. They have no right to stand in parliament and are unfit to serve at any level. Michael Fabricant was even caught not being in the country during the Privileges Committee vote by Alistair Campbell. That's how little he cares about the integrity of parliament, and truth to the nation.

[@missma7882]

Wonderful speech. The Tories couldn't lie straight.

[@lesley-annemclelland857]

The Tories need to find some guts and a backbone and support every call for a full blown Priviledges Committee investigation into these disgusting and totally disrespectful seven Tory M.P.'s and let the committee come up with a full set of recommendations that will, hopefully, include banning the respective M.P.'s from the House of Commons for an excess of 10 days thereby requiring seven by-elections!

[@paul8161]

Everyone covering for boris was more concerned about a honor then due process .the people bad mouthing the committee should be suspended or fined or kicked out of the house, preferably all three of those options.

[@Mar-enfrance]

Totally agree.

[@dinoslayerreviews]

Can someone tell me how exactly Boris Johnson is getting punished though? Currently he's on a six figure salary at the Daily Mail which seems pretty good to me 🤷‍♂️

[@KenPassey-hd2mc]

Plus his 150k a year for being an ex PM😭😭😭😭

[@anthonyclegg1511]

He will be punished in the next life.

[@dinoslayerreviews]

@@KenPassey-hd2mc oh ffs. I forgot about that. The man should be in jail and I hope there's a motion put forward to get him out of that ex PM honour.

[@KenPassey-hd2mc]

@@dinoslayerreviews 👍👍👍

[@KenPassey-hd2mc]

@@anthonyclegg1511 can't come too soon😂

[@Hill_Walker]

Courts enforce the law. The law is the LOWEST bar you're asked to reach in civil society.

[@alanhat5252]

True *_except_* within Parliament.

[@philipwilliams5808]

If it's so low, how come the tories manage to constantly limbo under it?

[@sockwithaticket]

@@philipwilliams5808 They've got no spines.

[@SteveGouldinSpain]

An end needs to be drawn to the post-truth era.

[@johngamble967]

Truth is the way forward, but let's hope these privileged people take on board.

[@DD-fc1rv]

But they did make a lot of money for their already filthy rich cronies and cohorts. So that's a tory plus for them.

[@jamesbond7107]

I adore this woman, the Labour party should put her on the media more often.

[@gumusluk05]

I agree, she's totally on those Tory scum bags

[@MrDavey2010]

Miss Debbonaire is superb as a public speaker. I have seen her performances in the House of Commons many times and she really is excellent. Her tone is moderate but her words are incisive - a masterclass in public speaking.

[@jeffworthington9286]

Sunak missing in action once again.

[@derekwhite2929]

They've done worse to the people of this country than dragging things through the mud

[@alanhat5252]

Somewhere around a million untimely deaths would be a good place to start your list (about 1,000 times as many as road casualties, the next biggest killer).

[@derekwhite2929]

@@alanhat5252 as one of the victims of the infected blood scandal I'm afraid I'm very familiar with terrible things being done to oneself regrettably & also very familiar with the pretty much total callous indifference of those not inflicted with such horrible challenges and the prejudices and cruelty that comes with them.

[@emperorstar765]

Bad Reputation Bad Global image yes true 100%

[@leighvaughton2740]

All true, but no meaningful consequences for those subverting the processes, or for lying. So it'll keep on happening.

[@thegreatvincenzo8159]

You tell 'em, Thangam.👍👍👍

[@jonathanfell688]

A proper grown-up. How refreshing.

[@user-pw6ei2mn7x]

Pity the leader of her party isn’t as clear and truthful as she seems to be 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@johngamble967]

Well said

[@leebex100]

Wonder where the 'integrity bound' leader of the Conservative party is?

[@AnnaHolley-f7y]

Is in hiding. 🙂👍

[@stephanguitar9778]

Too busy having his finger nails manicured, or having an important crap?

[@explorer0213]

​@@stephanguitar9778in his counting house counting all his wife's money.😂

[@RocketRaccoon-g9v]

Sue Sunak for breach of promise

[@georgieboy5388]

Think you’ll find his name is Rishi. 😂

[@RocketRaccoon-g9v]

@@georgieboy5388 Actually that was quite funny, still a scumbag though whichever way you look at it.

[@georgieboy5388]

@@RocketRaccoon-g9v couldn’t disagree with that!

[@joefortey4]

Roll on the election, I'm so sick of the Conservatives.

[@emperorstar765]

Ask Tory where is uk Billions???

[@clappedoutmotor]

They stole it

[@explorer0213]

In bank accounts abroad.

[@caphowdy666]

3:28 dafuck is that? Looks like it just thawed out of an iceberg from 100 years ago.

[@supernoodles91]

Great speech!!

[@purplemoonproductions9269]

well spoken but nothing will ever change in parliment

[@PaulEleftheriou-we7vr]

There is no rock bottom with the Tories!!

[@explorer0213]

Wait a minute fishy sunak told of his plans before it was debated in Parliament. His so call miracle for the NHS.

[@robertstrong6798]

Public can see , they think we are stupid

[@EggBastion]

not really you're just outnumbered by people that --are-- _might as well be_ and that's plenty good enough for them to carry on regardless

[@csharpe5787]

So last week! That says it all about rhe Tories, doesn't it matter that they've been lying for 13 years, that was last week! The tory party has no shame.

[@emperorstar765]

True fact'100%

[@yetidodger6650]

Johnson was a test, when he was voted in everything changed.

[@lynnevenables7193]

Yep and now we’re going to get the liar in chief, in the name of sire Stùrmer. The only difference between Johnson & Stùrmer is a comb!

[@jonstewart464]

She's brilliant!

[@normanchristie4524]

She wiped the floor with Fabricant!

[@normanchristie4524]

I have just seen yesterday's debate in the House. His attack on Harriet Harman shows what a nasty, petty little man he is

[@mikeyoung7660]

She nailed it good on her

[@LoneSheWolf09]

Oh my god lia liar nici actually turned up for work🤣😆😆🤣. Shame she doesn’t do same courtesy towards her constituents who can’t stand her

[@attackpatterndelta8949]

They shouldnt have voted for her then.

[@LoneSheWolf09]

I know that but she only got in because they wanted to get brexit done but now realising that brexit isn’t what it’s cracked up to be so they want her out because of that and also because she doesn’t bother to engage with her constituents unless it suits her. I never voted for her so my conscience is clear. Never liked her.

[@clivesmith9377]

AI Politics Historians of the future are going to have so much fun ridiculing Humans when researching these awful 13-14 years in the House.

[@mattlister]

Wiped the floor with the 4 Tories that stood up. Seems like those 4 want to leave parliament and join their buddies on obscure TV channels then.

[@RandallSlick]

For all the doom mongers decrying the integrity of a prospective Labour government, this MP is who I want to see in Parliament. Seems a thoroughly decent, erudite and credible woman.

[@StephenUren-qb6ff]

If only I could believe that this brilliant speech would change the Tories, although there must be some that have a small amount of moral fibre, apart from the tory MP''s making stupid interruptions to put her off! Fabricant does not count as he is only there for his ill fitting wig! Unfortunately our parliamentary reputation is destroyed and will take a very long time to be restored, if ever!

[@S-I-T]

I dont think its right for JRM to have a T.V. show. I think a new rule should be M.P.s shouldnt be allowed to engage in any media side jobs. Feels wrong to me.

[@anthonyclegg1511]

The tories lying, I do not believe it, the tories are wonderful, give them a big pay rise.

[@strictlygrey]

Love how those being mentioned are standing up to ask whether it's fair that they've been Included. So funny.

[@moleogod]

The why is a wife beater allowed in parliament.

[@deanjames2476]

Don't forget the sexual predators their all scared of

[@robertstrong6798]

Mog being made a Sir was it for regarding monarchy. King sits back does nothing , ow he is no political. Well if he just sits back and watches all this and knights the minister of propaganda monarchy needs to go

[@cragmc8386]

Back of the net. Very well put. Tories perpetually in denial. They just can not and will not apologise for any of their f ups.

[@tonedaflex]

The fact that those despicable beings on the Tory side are actually questioning the legitimacy of the report is sickening.

[@emperorstar765]

Tory Only 2 b blamed"

[@KebabMusicLtd]

I guess it makes a change from them blaming everything and everyone else including the blob.

[@tomcrabtree5119]

So few MPs in the house for this and many other important issues

[@paulmoorby2297]

Tories must be totally Ashamed, but they wont be ,Because the feel they are better than Everyone else!!

[@petefl1818]

The intervention showed that some Conservative MP's still think there's rules for them and rules for everyone else.

[@chrissilver7719]

Should these words not have been spoken by the PM , I thought brexit was all about the sovereignty of Parliament. Desmond Swayne intervention putting the tinfoil hat on it. The freedom of speech advocates who want to outllaw protesting, strikes. Fabricant enters the fray the clownshow in full swing.

[@darac9631]

they should refer to Johnson as the dishonourable former member

[@stanwilson8089]

I am so glad that Labour have such powerful people

[@explorer0213]

Yes they have got quite a few good women MPs

[@tomhermens7698]

You were there for some 12 years. What did you do about it ??

[@Jessjoe1956]

Swane and Fabricant. What a pair of intellectual geniuses.

[@paul8161]

Great speech,, then the loony tune Conservative gets up who looks like he's been sleeping rough and just woke up,," coordinated campaign?.. its just a assertion isn't it?...and sleep😂😂.

[@emperorstar765]

Trash"Tory made big mess"

[@emperorstar765]

Blame Only Tory"

[@KebabMusicLtd]

OK.

[@explorer0213]

They are the ones in power after all.

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

Like deployed 👍

[@Wolves942]

You have to say. The more I see the front bench from the labour party. It feels like the adults are about to take the toys off the kids

[@explorer0213]

Sad thing is if Labour do get in power they have one hell of a job mopping up all the tory mess. And with in 2 months torys will have the brass neck to say Labour did it.

[@Wolves942]

@@explorer0213 you bet your bottom dollar

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

03:20 - Desmond Swayne 'Isn't It'.

[@BigPhilBigBike]

Absolutely incredible debating there

[@freakygoblin3068]

A lot of MP's even the speaker is forced to lie every time they refer to certain MP's as an honorable person.

[@alvindimes4729]

I'm ashamed to say that I do not know who this woman is, but she absolutely nailed the corrupt tories arses here. WELL DONE LOVE IT 😅

[@alhassanmahmood5358]

All politicians are not legalising right to die and uk population is extremely high and keeps on rising

[@jhonwdtrump1110]

what about tony blairs Lies about war

[@kenmay1572]

Her views will be confirmed with the Turnout at the next General Election, perhaps the lowest ever

[@lynnevenables7193]

Well let’s hope we get a hung parliament because god help us if we get the list in chief Stùrmer