Liz Truss briefed on Queen’s health while in Commons chamber - A flurry of notes and a hurried briefing gave MPs the first indication that something was wrong....
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The Independent
2022-09-08T12:43:03Z
Something odd is going on in the Commons. Zahawi briefing pm urgently
Within minutes of the Buckingham Palace statement that “the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health”, the Speaker interrupted the speech of SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to tell MPs: “I know I speak on behalf of the entire House when I say that we send our best wishes to Her Majesty the Queen and that she and the royal family are in our thoughts and prayers at this moment.”
He added: “If there is anything else, we will update the House accordingly.”
Ms Truss and Sir Keir had already left the Chamber and shortly after issued their own statements.
Ms Truss said: “The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.
“My thoughts – and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”
Sir Keir said he was “deeply worried” by the news from Buckingham Palace and he is hoping for the Queen’s recovery.
In the Commons, the debate about the Government’s energy policy carried on, but MPs’ thoughts were elsewhere.
Rhondda MP Mr Bryant said: “The Commons feels chilly and sombre, as if the blood has been drained from its cheeks. We wish Her Majesty and her family well.”
