The post-PMQs lobby huddle was one for the ages. Asked whether Starmer “regrets” considering giving Matthew Doyle an ambassadorship, the No10 spokesman said:
“You’ve got the Prime Minister’s language [in the House]. No, because he explained the context behind the question, he explained the experience of the individual, and he also explained very clearly to everyone that nothing ever came of those conversations.”
“You’ve got the PM’s words” was repeated at least five times in response to various questions relating to Doyle. Along with “what he said was… the words that he said“. Right.
Good news for Lammy at least: the PM still has confidence in him. Even if Downing Street keeps secrets from him…
Speaking at his speech on how to achieve “progressive capitalism” Wes Streeting fired a dig and Andy Burnham:
“Bond markets are not bond villains and fiscal rules matter.”