Amidst the ongoing housing scandal, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden used Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) as an opportunity to engage in a humorous attack on Labour’s Angela Rayner. Recognizing that the issue would likely be raised by the opposition, Rayner attempted to address it preemptively, stating that the public was more concerned about the government’s housing policies. However, Dowden seized the chance to launch a series of jokes at her expense, the first of which was met with delight and laughter from Conservative MPs. Dowden’s jabs included a suggestion that Rayner might claim her second home as her primary residence due to their frequent exchanges in the House of Commons. Rayner responded with a jest about the recent scandal involving Conservative MP Mark Menzies, implying that he was exhausted from late-night phone calls. The exchange highlighted the ongoing political battle between the two parties, with Dowden using humor to score points against Rayner while she attempted to deflect the attention towards the government’s housing policies.
Deputy PM Jokes About Angela Rayner’s Second Home Row at PMQs
