Boris Johnson's foreign aid cuts are safe... for now.
But Speaker adds that MPs should get a vote - and drops big hint he'd allow an emergency debate as soon as tomorrow.
But Speaker adds that MPs should get a vote - and drops big hint he'd allow an emergency debate as soon as tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/LizzyBuchan/status/1401911463200149504
I'm told that former cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell, leader of the Tory foreign aid rebels, has applied for an emergency SO24 debate tomorrow so MPs get a vote on the Government's plans. Speaker minded to grant it.
NEW: Former minister Andrew Mitchell applies for emergency SO24 debate on Govt plan for overseas aid cuts. He claims vote would've passed by "probably around 20", warning: "The House of Commons maths is not going to go away."
Andrew Mitchell warns Govt plans will cut global health security during a pandemic by 14%, HIV funding by 18%, and PM's flagship girls education plan 25%.
"None of this should go ahead without the matter being considered by the House."
"None of this should go ahead without the matter being considered by the House."
Deputy Speaker @nigelmp says the Speaker is "satisfied that the matter raised is proper" to be discussed in SO24 debate - and one will be held tomorrow for up to three hours.
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