Angela Rayner at #pmqs: “In no other profession in our country could someone be found guilty by an independent process and just have their mates vote them back into the job. Surely the prime minister and this government are not going to do that today?”
Boris Johnson points out that the Paterson case involved a serious family tragedy and asks whether the existing procedures allow for proper appeal: “It should be approached properly in the spirit of moderation and compassion
Rayner replies that if it was a police officer, a teacher or a doctor the public would expect the usual disciplinary processes to be pursued: "They can change the rules to allow cash for access....why is the prime minister making it up as it goes along."
Johnson: "All those professions have a right of appeal....she needs to consider the procedures of this House in a spirit of fairness."
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