Teddington and Twickenham MP Munira Wilson calls out PM's "brazen hypocrisy" on rule of law

By The Editor

5th Nov 2021 | Local News

Munira Wilson MP
Munira Wilson MP

Munira Wilson, MP for Twickenham, has demanded the Prime Minister explains his "brazen hypocrisy" given his Government's readiness to break international law with the Internal Market Bill, while expecting "everybody in this country to obey the law."

The accusation follows an exchange at Prime Minister's Questions today where Munira Wilson MP asked "If Ministers think it is acceptable for this Government to not obey the law, how on earth can the Prime Minister expect the public at home to do so?"

Despite confirmation yesterday from the Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis that the proposed Northern Ireland customs legislation "does break international law", the Prime Minister told the House of Commons that he expects "everybody in this country to obey the law."

The Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham has called on the Prime Minister to make a statement clarifying his Government's "precise position" when it comes to upholding the rule of law.

Following the exchange, Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson said:

"Testing one's eyesight, natural justice, and only breaking the law in a limited and specific way. All excuses used by this Government for their disregard for the rule of law.

"It seems it's one rule for them and another for the rest of us. At a time when the coronavirus crisis is taking an enormous toll, following guidelines is saving lives. Instead of showing leadership, this Government is setting all the wrong examples and in doing so risking lives.

"This brazen hypocrisy has to stop. The Prime Minister must come forward and clarify his precise position when it comes to upholding the rule of law, here in the UK and internationally."

You can watch the full exchange HERE

     

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