Interruptions at PMQs (Prime Minister’s Questions) are recorded in Hansard in a limited way, usually through the insertion of the …
Revealing ‘ah’ in PMQs
In a previous post I have argued that the house is a multi-faceted chamber with comments and background noise from members of …
Hesitations
Hesitations are a natural part of unscripted spoken language. We all hesitate from time to time while speaking for various …
Slip-squared
Slips of the tongue can be embarrassing for anyone speaking in public, but when the slip occurs twice in quick …
Can I say s**t in the House of Commons?
Certain words in the House of Commons are normally taboo but sometimes it is possible to get away with using …
The ‘shame’ shout
Standing up and speaking in public is not just a one-way affair from speaker to audience. The reaction of the …
A brief bit of brevity
Prime Minister’s question time (PMQs) is known for lengthy questions and answers from Prime Ministers and backbenchers so it was …
Never ask a genuine question at PMQs
Lawyers sometimes say that you should never ask a witness a question during trial to which you don’t the answer …
PMQs watch: Theresa May’s first outing – a touch of Thatcher perhaps?
Theresa May delivered her first Prime Minister’s questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon and came through the …
May’s first PMQs
Theresa May, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom will perform her first Prime Minister’s questions (PMQs) on Wednesday …