‘Shame!’ MP forced to apologise after HUGE misstep with PMQs question

PMQs: Peter Aldous makes name blunder

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Mr Aldous was taken to task by the Speaker after breaking Parliamentary protocol with his question during a raucous Prime Minister Questions. The Conservative MP mistakenly referred to Sir Lindsay Hoyle as “Mr Deputy Speaker,” his previous role under John Bercow.

The slip-up resulted in a chorus of “shame” from MPs as Mr Aldous made his apologies in the direction of the speaker’s chair. 

Mr Aldous quickly corrected himself, blurting out “Mr Speaker!”

The error sparked cries of “apologies!” which Mr Aldous was quick to do.

“Mr Speaker my sincere apologies,” offered the MP for Waveney.

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