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Rachel Reeves
There is one announcement that I’ve got to make. The biscuits in Cabinet are too expensive.
There is one announcement that I’ve got to make. The biscuits in Cabinet are too expensive.
Wes Streeting
Lighten up, Rachel. Next you’ll be telling us to bring in our lunches in Tupperware boxes, like you!
Lighten up, Rachel. Next you’ll be telling us to bring in our lunches in Tupperware boxes, like you!
Rachel Reeves
Not yet, though that’s subject to review. But I’m talking biscuits today. And the OBR, the Office for Biscuit Responsibility, has made it clear that unfunded biscuits are unacceptable, so we’re going to have to cut down on the chocolatey ones and there’ll be a two- biscuit cap on each individual.
Not yet, though that’s subject to review. But I’m talking biscuits today. And the OBR, the Office for Biscuit Responsibility, has made it clear that unfunded biscuits are unacceptable, so we’re going to have to cut down on the chocolatey ones and there’ll be a two- biscuit cap on each individual.
Darren Jones
That’s not Nice! Like the biscuit.
That’s not Nice! Like the biscuit.
Rachel Reeves
Actually Nice biscuits do fall within the acceptable fiscal parameters. As do Rich Tea.
Actually Nice biscuits do fall within the acceptable fiscal parameters. As do Rich Tea.
Morgan McSweeney
Rich Tea? No, that’s terrible brand association.
Rich Tea? No, that’s terrible brand association.
What about Jaffa Cakes? I like those!
David Lammy
Keir, as Foreign Secretary and expert on all things foreign, I should point out that Jaffa Cakes are named after the ancient Levantine port of Jaffa, now part of Tel- Aviv in Israel, making it a contentious choice of teatime comestible, which could lead to boycotts, rallies and chanting outside Downing Street.
Keir, as Foreign Secretary and expert on all things foreign, I should point out that Jaffa Cakes are named after the ancient Levantine port of Jaffa, now part of Tel- Aviv in Israel, making it a contentious choice of teatime comestible, which could lead to boycotts, rallies and chanting outside Downing Street.
Darren Jones
"From the river to the tea!"
"From the river to the tea!"
I apologise. I need to be ruthless about this. And so I am immediately withdrawing the whip from myself.
Angela Rayner
Does this mean I’m in charge?
Does this mean I’m in charge?
Rachel, over to you.
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