Patrick Grady, SNP MP:

Asks the PM about a second independence referendum, refers to the Tories as the ‘British Nationalist Party’.

Johnson replies that another referendum is ‘extraordinary’, accuses the SNP of crisis profiteer, and for good measure, drops another ‘build back better’.

Sir David Amess, Tory MP:

Asks the PM about a stabbing in his constituency, what the country can do to prevent more knife crime.

Johnson expresses remorse for the victim. He then confirms that more police officers are being recruited, so far a quarter of the target amount.

Sarah Atherton, Tory MP:

Opens with comments the vaccine drive, segueing into a question on encouraging young people into STEM careers. By far the best question asked so far.

PM thanks Atherton, and tells a vague story from a Wrexham vaccine plant.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, DUP MP:

Asks Johnson about the NI protocol and the disruption to internal trade.

The PM refers to the position of NI within the UK as ‘rock solid and guaranteed’. ‘We leave nothing off the table to ensure that we get this right.’

Mike Wood, Tory MP:

Asks the PM about protecting green spaces and local democracy.

Johnson vows to protect the green belt, while acknowledging that building can take place.

Ian Blackford, SNP MP:

Blackford continues with Yemen, attacks the government on aid spending cuts, asks the PM what his budget will mean for Yemen. Johnson goes on the attack, reiterating the UK’s pledge to Yemen, he seems angry.

Blackford repeats the claim, then accuses the PM of breaking campaign promises. The PM is going round in circles with these questions. He moves onto vacciines now.

Liam Fox, Tory MP:

Asks the PM on the turmoil in Hollyrood, and protections for Civil Servants.

Johnson vows to ‘support all’ Civil Servants, and drops another ‘build back better’.

And now, the main event…

Starmer opens with a question of arms sales in Yemen.

The PM refers to the Yemen conflict as ‘tragic’, while not really answering the question. Starmer comes back with a claim that the UK has sold over $1b dollars worth of arms to the Saudi government to be used in Yemen, before challenging Johnson to justify it.

Johnson mumbles around from the UN to the Yemeni government and ‘humanitarian guidelines’, before appealing to the fact that the UK has given Yemen up to £1b in aid. Starmer hits back with a reference to a court case, over arms sales, that the government lost. ‘What will it take for the Prime Minister to suspend arms sales?’

Johnson limply condemns the Saudi government. Starmer then brings up the halving of international aid, asks the PM to justify. The PM mentions an increase in aid spending, says the UK will ‘step up to the plate’ for Yemen. Starmer repeats the claim the halving of international aid. He then uses the words of Tory MP’s against the PM.

Johnson repeats the figures. Starmer agues that Britain should be a ‘moral force' in the world. Johnson boasts at how much money the UK is spending. What a strange interaction this is. Johnson goes on the attack, using the rhetoric of the roadmap before the Speaker moves things along.

John Stevenson, Tory MP:

Asks Johnson about regional economic growth, specifically in his constituency of Carlisle.

The PM refers to the upcoming budget, before dropping a ‘build back better’, another one.

Kim Johnson, Labour MP:

Asks the Prime Minister to acknowledge the deportations of Chinese fishermen in Liverpool in the mid 20th century. What an odd question.

Johnson replies with half-hearted praise of the city. ‘Her message has been head loud and clear’.

The session is about to begin as the Prime Minister enters the chamber…

Johnson opens with comments on the Salisbury poisoning, strange.

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Christian Wakeford, Tory MP:

Asks the PM about a new school in his seat, and to confirm his commitment to ‘levelling up’.

Johnson congratulates Wakeford for his school campaign. Reiterates investment through the ‘local growth fund’, before teasing next week’s budget. He ends with a ‘build back better’.

Alex Cunningham, Labour MP:

Opens with a rambling polemic on child poverty and Johnson’s recent visit to a lab in Cunningham’s seat. Challenges the Prime Minister to take ‘long-term action’ on the issue of child poverty.

Johnson says he is proud of universal credit before going after Labour policy, again. Claims that jobs, not benefits will resolve the issue.

Giles Watling, Tory MP:

Asks about the vanishing of pubs, due, in part, to the ready availability of ‘cheap supermarket booze’. Challenges the PM to look into remedies for the situation.

Johnson praises the question, confirming that a review is underway.

Rosie Cooper, Labour MP:

Asks Johnson about issues facing schools in her constituency due to pandemic or weather-related obstacles.

The Prime Minister thanks the question and expresses mild regret, vaguely pledges to look into the issue.

Rob Roberts, Tory MP:

Asks the PM about CPR training in Wales, using an anecdote from his constituency.

Johnson expresses sympathy for the constituents mentioned, reiterates that CPR has been added to school programs in England, but that it is a devolved matter.

Wes Streeting, Labour MP:

Opens with comments on the wellbeing of children during the pandemic. Asks the PM about the issues of child poverty, income inequality and food poverty, before challenging him on insufficient funding for children.

The Prime Minister ‘passionately disagrees’ with Streeting’s thesis, highlighting investment in education before once again attacking Labour for the policies of former leaders and old manifestos.

Suzanne Webb, Tory MP:

Less a question but a personal advert for her ‘take-away’ competition to support local hospitality, asks the Prime Minister to join her for a takeaway. Really?

Johnson thanks Webb for ‘championing hospitality’ before accepting her offer.