.Ianblackford_MP calls on BorisJohnson to increase the child element of universal credit to help families. The prime minister replies: 'We are fully aware that there will be tough times ahead and we stand by to do more where we can.' PMQs:
WATCH: Blackford demands PM acts on Universal CreditSNP health spokesperson attacks Hancock over PPE suppliesBut the SNP's health spokesperson says the government has"struggled to provide sufficient" protective equipment to NHS staff.Matt Hancock responds by saying there are"enhanced" supplies of PPE across the UK.
On local lockdowns, he says"I have the powers" and if they are needed by councils then there is a process to raise that requirement up through a command chain that he chairs.WATCH: Starmer says 'nothing has happened' on Immigration Health SurchargeJon Ashworth, Labour's shadow health secretary, hails the"good news" and says the country should be"immensely proud" of all the scientists behind him.
Christian Matheson raises the controversial Westferry Printworks development and the questions surrounding Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick's alleged role in approving the project. Johnson says the backbencher is very knowledgeable on the subject and doesn't dismiss the idea, telling him to"stand by for what the chancellor is going to be announcing in the next few weeks".Blackford demands increase in Universal Credit payments to help struggling familiesThe SNP's Westminster leader calls on Boris Johnson to increase the child element of universal credit to help families.
Sir Keir hits back at the PM, saying: “This is turning into opposition questions. If he wants to swap places - I’ll do it now.” While the Conservative leader of Lancashire County Council wrote a letter on 7 May to the communities secretary saying the financial impact"will be far in excess" of the money provided so far and called for"some assurance" all councils will be"fully reimbursed".Johnson says £600m extra has already been pledged in addition to fund social care.
Johnson says anyone who does that will face the"full force of the law" and he is"looking at new ways we can legislate against vandalism of war memorials".The PM is asked first by SNP MP Martin Docherty-Hughes about the person he's appointed to chair a commission looking at discrimination, who has allegedly previously said there is a"culture of grievance" within minority communities.12:01Here's the full list of those down to quiz the prime minister.
He said:"Londoners did the right thing to tackle COVID-19 by following the rules, staying at home and helping to save lives. But now the government is punishing them with a new era of austerity.
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