#PMQs coming up at noon: whenever such clashes are trailed as the PM’s biggest test yet, they tend to disappoint 
PM ought to be able to close down the skip refurb story with a statement of facts, but there is obviously a problem we don’t know about
What are the chances of a No 10 statement on the skip refurb just before noon?
Comedy to break the tension: Andrea Jenkyns can’t unmute, and Speaker invites PM to answer the question anyway
Starmer leads on “bodies pile high”
Did he make those remarks or remarks to that effect?
Those October decisions were v bitter, v difficult decisions, says PM
PM: Lockdowns are miserable, but I have to say we had no choice
Starmer says he’ll leave it there, after noting that a PM who misleads parliament is expected to resign
Starmer gives PM another chance, offering him 4 options. “I’m making it easier for the PM, I’m making it multiple choice”
PM doesn’t answer the question, repeating that he paid for it (eventually)
Starmer asks if Lord Brownlow, Tory donor, made that payment for that purpose
PM repeats “I have covered the cost”, adding: “I have met the requirements I’m obliged to meet in full”
Good line from Starmer about people screaming at the TV during #PMQs saying, “Answer the question!”
PM synthetic rage about ventilators; Kate Bingham, once criticised as a crony; ending with long rant about Brexit
Unconvincing Tory cries of “More!” Certain evidence that they know the PM is in trouble
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