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PMQs

British  

abbreviation

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

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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 seems likely that Sir Keir's rhetoric in PMQs will sate some Labour MPs for now.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 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

PMQs however was dominated by preparations for what is looking to be a bruising Budget for the prime minister.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

He said Streeting - who missed PMQs to deliver a speech on the health service in Manchester - was doing a "great job" cutting waiting lists and boosting the number of doctors.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

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