James Cleverly denies calling Labour MP’s constituency a ‘s***hole’ as row erupts | Politics | News
James Cleverly denies calling Labour MP’s constituency a ‘s***hole’ as row erupts | Politics | News
James Cleverly has denied an allegation that he called a Labour MP’s constituency a « s***hole ».
Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham claimed the Home Secretary made the comment during Prime Minister’s Questions.
The remark was picked up on a microphone in the Commons when Mr Cunningham asked why there is child poverty in his seat in north-east England, but it is unclear who said it.
Making a point of order in the chamber later on Wednesday, the Labour MP said: « Before the Prime Minister answered, the Home Secretary chose to add in his pennyworth.
« Yes, I have contacted his office advising him I planned to name him, but sadly he has chosen not to be in the chamber.
« He was seen, and heard to say ‘because it’s a s***hole’.
« I know he is denying being the culprit, but the audio is clear and has been checked, and checked, and checked again.
« There is no doubt that these comments shame the Home Secretary, this rotten Government, and the Tory Party. He is clearly unfit for his high office. »
He asked how he would secure an apology from the Home Secretary for « his appalling insult and foul language ».
But Mr Cleverly’s spokesman said: « He did not say that, and would not. He’s disappointed people would accuse him of doing so. »
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