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PMQs

British  

abbreviation

  1. (in the UK) Prime Minister's questions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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At PMQs, the prime minister was questioned by Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, and Conservative MP Mike Wood, whether Downing Street had considered appointing Doyle to a diplomatic position.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Chris Ward, a government minister who has helped prepare Sir Keir for PMQs for many years, in opposition and in government, defended the PM's approach.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

BBC Radio 5 Live has obtained letters and emails to Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Speaker, about conduct and behaviour during PMQs.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"It is right that there are essential safeguards in place to protect national security, and we've got that balance right," Starmer said at PMQs.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Speaking to reporters after PMQs, a Reform spokesman said Farage denied making the comments that have been attributed to him.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

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