“I want to blame the Prime Minister for a recession. I think the government should spend less on things I don't like.”
What they said. What they meant.
Plain-language translations from the House of Commons.
Recent debates
8 latest topics
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
57 statements
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
19 statements
Arab Heritage Month Act
5 statements
The Economy
15 statements
Government Priorities
2 statements
Government Priorities
2 statements
Housing
12 statements
The Environment
2 statements
Oral Questions
The Economy
In a debate about the economy, the Conservatives criticized the Prime Minister's spending on inflight catering during a recession. The Liberals defended their travel expenses as following regulations and accused the Conservatives of repeating the same questions.
“I want to dismiss that concern as absurd. I think I should change the subject to foreign events instead of our own choices. Everyone should know our government has a plan.”