Our interviewee on why Starmer “has made the Labour Party once again a moderate, centre-Left party.” Plus: does he think the UK should follow Sweden?
The Commons agreed to hold virtual sittings, but admitted that these will greatly impair its ability to hold the Government to account.
“From tomorrow…we will resume oral questions, statements and urgent questions virtually,” says Rees-Mogg.
It appears that there will be no votes until next week. After that, the May Bank Holiday looms. In any event, MPs will be feeling their virtual way.
The date at which lockdown should end is debatable. That MPs and peers should be debating it is not.
His colleagues express their confidence in their temporary chairman, and in his ability to revive Cabinet government.
Plus: And a Coronavirus Social Justice Minister. Give thanks for Starmer. And: it’s time for a Virtual Parliament.
Plus: Why China’s relationship with the rest of the world could change “for the better or worse after this”.
Jacob Rees-Mogg on the Government’s strategy – and how MPs over 70 can use the pairing system to stay away from Parliament.
As ERG Chairman his unyielding opposition to May’s Deal proved to be of great significance.