Peers erupt in applause as Tory Minister walks out of Lords after quitting – VIDEO

Lord Agnew walks out of Lords chamber after resigning

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Lord Agnew blasted Boris Johnson’s Government during a dramatic resignation speech in the House of Lords before quitting his job to applauds from fellow peers. The Conservative Minister said he was unable to defend the government’s record when challenged over Covid loan fraud.

Lord Agnew told Peers: “Arrogance, indolence, and ignorance freezes the government machine.

“Action taken today will give this Government a sporting chance of cutting income tax before a likely May 2024 election.

“If my removal helps that to happen, it would have been worth it.”

Before walking out of the Chamber he added: “Thank you and goodbye!”

 

No 10 insisted the Government had been clear fraud was “unacceptable” following the resignation of Lord Agnew.

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “We are grateful to Lord Agnew for the significant contribution he has made to Government.

“On the wider issues that he’s raised, we introduced our unprecedented Covid support schemes at speed to protect jobs and livelihoods, helping millions of people across the UK, including nearly 12 million on the furlough scheme alone.

“We’ve always been clear fraud is unacceptable and are taking action against those abusing the system, with 150,000 ineligible claims blocked, £500 million recovered last year and the HMRC tax protection taskforce is expected to recover an additional £1 billion of taxpayers’ money.”

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