Tom Watson is straight out of the blocks with an apology over his Lord Brittan comments,leaving plenty of time to catch in a tangle over how to address everyoneThe personal touch may be catching on at PMQs where MPs from all parties enjoy started following Jeremy Corbyn’s lead in referring to constituents by their first name in their questions, but Keith Vaz was not going to allow any of that touchy-feely stuff to infect the domestic affairs select committee of which he has been re-elected chair. “Yes, and Tim,” Tom of West Bromwich, aka Tom Watson, or the recent deputy-leader of the Labour party,said to Tory MP Tim Loughton.“It’s Mr Loughton, Mr Watson, or ” Keith of Leicester interrupted. “I’m sorry,I meant Mr Loughton, Mr Vaz, and ” Mr Watson quickly corrected himself. Vaz was equally sharp on John Prescott,whom he had spotted chatting to Tory MP Edward Garnier in the cheap seats towards the back of the committee room. “Please be quiet, Lord Prescott, or ” Keith barked. John of Hull’s expression turned to thunder. Continue reading...
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