Corbyn takes new approach to Prime Ministers' Questions
The new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has taken new approach to Prime Ministers’ Questions (PMQs) during his first encounter with David Cameron in the parliament.
Corbyn said the UK had had enough of what he called "theatrical politics" and now it is the time to hold accountable the government properly.
"It's going to be interesting. I don't expect it's going to be easy," he said.
He added: "I do not suspect it's going to be easy but then our job is to hold the government to account. Our job is to speak up for ordinary people in this country."
Earlier, he had promised to change the format of PMQs, saying that his six main questions could be shared out between other party members. Corbyn even invited ordinary people to submit questions online. At last count nearly 40,000 questions had been submitted.
Just one day after Corbyn victory in Labour leadership contest on Saturday, Cameron branded him as a "threat to national security" in a tweet.
The British premier said the Islington MP would undermine the UK's defenses, the Independent reported.
“The Labour Party is now a threat to our national security, our economic security and your family's security,” Cameron said on his Twitter account.
The PM’s attack on Labour followed a similar statement by the UK Defense Secretary, Michael Fallon where he described the opposition party as “now a serious risk to our nation's security, our economy's security and your family's security.”
Fallon added that Corbyn’s election is a very serious moment for Britain, adding that the Tories will still be there to deliver stability, security and opportunity for the people.
Such statements don't seem unusual as Corbyn is seeking to change the politics in UK, London-based commentator, Javier Farje told Press TV.
He noted that today’s politicians are mainly after their own personal interest but Corbyn means what he says and this is new in UK politics.
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