In a trending social media video, Labour MP Chris Bryant grills British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. About his track record of attending UK Parliamentary sessions. In a 90-minute grilling during the Liason Committee meeting on July 4. Bryant accused Sunak of not being present for the parliamentary vote on the suspension of Boris Johnson.
Defending himself, Sunak claimed that he had no control over the scheduling of events that caused his absence from the Commons. Bryant pressed Sunak on instances where he missed sessions related to Owen Paterson and Boris Johnson, as well as Prime Minister’s Questions .
Furthermore, Sunak mentioned that he missed PMQs due to an event commemorating. The 75th anniversary of the NHS and his upcoming attendance at a Nato summit. However, Bryant pointed out that Sunak did not attend the votes for Owen Paterson or Boris Johnson, questioning his commitment to Parliament.
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When Sunak stated he could not recall, Bryant challenged him further. stating that members of Parliament who attended the same dinner as Sunak managed to make it back for the vote.
Sunak justified his absence by highlighting his obligation to a charitable event. Emphasizing that his presence was requested by the organization to express gratitude to volunteers and donors.
Chris Bryant, the Rhondda MP, has served continuously since June 7, 2001. He held positions such as under secretary of state at the foreign office. Served in the shadow cabinet as shadow leader of the House and Shadow Culture Secretary. Bryant resigned in 2016 in protest against Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership and contested the election. To replace John Bercow as Speaker of the House of Commons in 2019.
Born in 1962 and raised in Cardiff, Spain, and Cheltenham, Bryant pursued studies in English at Mansfield College, Oxford. And Theology at Ripon College, Cuddesdon. He was ordained in the Church of England in December 1986.
This interaction between Chris Bryant and Rishi Sunak sheds light on concerns about attendance and commitment to parliamentary duties. highlighting the ongoing debates surrounding the accountability and responsibilities of political figures.
