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Speaker not happy press got energy statement first

Lindsay Hoyle says he is disappointed news wasn't revealed to Parliament before the media got the details.

22 September 2022 · 22:00 UTC

Lindsay Hoyle has reminded Jacob Rees-Mogg to announce news in Parliament before speaking to the media.

The Speaker was not impressed the business secretary revealed plans about cutting energy bills for firms.

Mr Rees-Mogg said he was not aware he could have made a Commons statement while MPs were swearing the oath to Kings Charles lll on Wednesday.

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