The stand-in PMQs today between Dominic Raab and Angela Rayner was more action-packed than it usually is. Raab, who is not famed for his sense of humour, came with a range of jokes that he was clearly quite pleased with. He even preceded his favourite one, a jab at Rayner for having the temerity to go to Glyndebourne and drink champagne, with a wink across the Chamber at her.
One reason why PMQs was more interesting than usual is that both party deputies are becoming increasingly prominent
He said: ‘She talks about working people. Where was she when the comrades were on the picket line last Thursday? Where was she when the Labour frontbenchers were joining them rather than standing up for the public? She was at the Glyndebourne music festival sipping champagne, listening to opera. Champagne socialism is back in the Labour party.’ His joy was short-lived: the Deputy Prime Minister was slapped down by No.
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