The comments made by Wera Hobhouse, the Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, on Twitter on 19 October 2022.
It is shocking that outspoken climate change deniers are back in force, emboldened by a new government that intends to bring back fracking against all the Climate odds.
People don’t want fracking. They have it clear in every community across our country.
The comments made by Robin Walker, the Conservative MP for Worcester, on Twitter on 19 October 2022.
Spoke in today’s debate to stick to our manifesto pledge of a moratorium on fracking – made clear that the science has not changed & that local communities need a veto even if it did. Voted against labour’s 3 page motion to take control of the order paper.
The comments made by Munira Wilson, the Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham, on Twitter on 19 October 2022.
This shower of incompetents supposedly governing the country can’t even govern themselves. The whole Government is in meltdown and nothing is moving forward on extremely important issues. They have absolutely no right to govern us anymore. We need a general election NOW!
Comments made by David Frost, Lord Frost, in the Daily Telegraph on 19 October 2022. The full article is at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/19/liz-truss-has-go-tory-party-have-chance-recovering/.
We are where we are. I am very sorry about it, because I had such high hopes. Whatever happens to her ministers or the stability of the Government in the next few days, Truss just can’t stay in office for one very obvious reason: she campaigned against the policies she is now implementing. However masterfully she now implements them – and it doesn’t seem that it will be very masterfully – it just won’t do. She said she wouldn’t U-turn, and then she did. Her fate is to be the Henry VI of modern politics – a weak figurehead, unable to control the forces around her, occasionally humiliated, and disposed of when she has become inconvenient. Better to go now.
Then the party must do two things: avoid making the economic situation even worse by repeating the policies of the Cameron government in totally different circumstances; and recover some political legitimacy for carrying on – because in our system legitimacy does matter. Liz Truss must leave as soon as possible. Her successor, whoever it is, must be capable, competent, and able to communicate effectively.
In the present circumstances, the only possible way forward is a minimal programme which reflects the centre of gravity of the party and the issues raised in the leadership campaign, and which creates clear dividing lines with Labour. That means keeping the aspiration to boost growth and reduce taxes and the size of the state over time, though sadly that can’t now happen until after an election. It means real fiscal discipline now, while protecting the poorest, and avoiding irrational capital spending cuts. And the party needs to find it within itself to do some, no doubt very limited, supply-side reform and to get behind a proper fix for illegal immigration in the Channel.
The comments made by Charles Walker, the Conservative MP for Broxbourne, on 19 October 2022.
CHARLES WALKER
This whole affair is inexcusable, it is a pitiful reflection on the Conservative Parliamentary party at every level. It reflects really badly obviously of course on the Government of the day.
INTERVIEWER
Is there any coming back from this?
CHARLES WALKER
I don’t think so, but I have to say, I’ve been of that view since two weeks ago. This is an absolute disgrace, as a Conservative MP of 17 years who has never been a Minister, who has got on with it loyally most of the time, I think it’s a shambles and a disgrace, I think it’s utterly appalling.
I’m livid. I shouldn’t say this, but I hope all those people who put Liz Truss in Number 10 I hope it was worth it for the Ministerial red box, I hope it was worth it to sit around the Cabinet table. Because the damage they have done to our party is extraordinary.
INTERVIEWER
You look furious.
CHARLES WALKER
I am, I’ve had enough of talentless people putting their tick in the right box, not because it’s in the national interest, but because it’s in their own personal interest to achieve Ministerial position.
The comments made by Rosena Allin-Khan, the Labour MP for Tooting, on Twitter on 19 October 2022.
I voted to ban fracking.
This was in the Conservative Manifesto, it was Conservative policy, it’s a promise their MPs were elected on. But we witnessed Tory MPs being dragged in to vote against.
Shameful.
The comments made by Vicky Ford, the Minister of State for Development in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, on 19 October 2022.
Back in Ethiopia with two priorities: conflict in the north and the drought.
As International Development Minister, look forward to seeing UK aid supporting the humanitarian responses but will also express UK’s deep concerns over renewed fighting. Ceasefire needed now.
The comments made by Cat Smith, the Labour MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, on Twitter on 19 October 2022.
I voted against fracking in the Commons tonight. During that vote I saw things I’ve never seen, like the Deputy Prime Minister, physically pick up an upset Tory MP and put him in the division lobby. Unbelievable scenes. Bullying like nothing I’ve seen in my 7 years as an MP.
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The press release issued by the DUP on 19 October 2022.
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP led a Party delegation to meet the Prime Minister in Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon.
Lord Dodds, East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson and Lagan Valley MLA Emma Little-Pengelly were also part of the delegation.
A DUP delegation met this afternoon with the Prime Minister and discussed the current issues related to the protocol.
We welcome the Prime Minister’s ongoing commitment to the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
We reiterated our position on the need to restore Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom so that we can have fully functioning political institutions in Northern Ireland.
The press release issued by the DUP on 19 October 2022.
East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has welcomed the news from Vodafone to offer small businesses a year of free broadband in an effort to reduce rising living costs.
Earlier this year, many major internet providers agreed a social broadband package for those in receipt of certain benefits, to ensure that everyone had the opportunity to be digitally connected.
Commenting on a recent report from OFCOM, Mr Robinson said:
“I welcome the news that Vodafone are providing small businesses with the opportunity to access free broadband. Reliable mobile connectivity is essential and critical to the success of small businesses.
I would also encourage those in receipt of receipt of Universal Credit and Pension Credit to give consideration to the social broadband tariffs provided by a number of internet providers.
The global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns brought attention to the digital gap that exists across households. While many households shifted daily activities including work, school, socialising, and medical appointments online, many low-income homes lacked internet access and were isolated from the digital world.
The UK government reached a deal with major providers like Sky, BT, Virgin Media, and Now to provide a discounted social tariff, which is less expensive than standard broadband bundles, in order to address this issue.
These social tariffs serve as a safety net for homes that might otherwise find it difficult to pay for broadband services. An estimated 4.2 million households in the UK are eligible, according to research by the telecoms regulator, Ofcom.
In my constituency of East Belfast, there are over 6,500 claimants of Universal Credit, many of whom may not be aware that they are eligible for cheaper broadband. A reduction in broadband bills could help some of the most vulnerable stay connected during our cost of living crisis.
Access to broadband is vital for learning, for work and for staying connected. I would encourage people who get Universal Credit or Pension Credit to speak with their broadband providers about switching to a more affordable plan.”