Shadowing Practice: Best Of UK MPs Wildest Heckles & Insults Compilation - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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But there's only one chlorinated chicken that I can see in this house and he's on that bench.
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But there's only one chlorinated chicken that I can see in this house and he's on that bench.
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Getting a lesson from the Shadow Chancellor on how to balance
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the books is like getting a lesson from Dracula on how to look after a blood bank.
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So perhaps before he gets on his high horse,
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he should ask why his backbenchers are saying that they're being called the paedo defenders party.
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A very big part of my life is trying to give pleasure to Mrs. Bowden.
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Maybe Dodgy Dave will answer it now.
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Order!
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Order!
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Order!
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Order!
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The House of Commons is famous for heated debate,
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but sometimes the shouting across the chamber becomes the story itself.
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From sharp one-liners to full-blown rules,
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parliamentary heckling has produced some unforgettable moments.
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Here's some of the best ones of the last 20 years.
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He is himself under investigation by the police,
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by the police, Mr Speaker,
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and yet, and I'm not going to mince my words,
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I've got to say this,
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Sabir Korma, Mr Speaker, is currently failing to hold himself to the same high standards that he demanded of me.
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But Mrs. Bone wanted to know whether,
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if a bailout came before 2013,
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despite qualified majority voting, Britain would vote no in any case.
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I know that she would be very happy if the Prime Minister would give that undertaking,
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and it would be really helpful for the Bone household if he could.
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I do feel now that a very big part of my life is trying to give pleasure to Mrs. Bowen.
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I feel on this occasion I can only go so far.
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Even Prime Ministers have been caught up in the chaos with remarks that leave the Chamber erupting in laughter laughter.
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I did notice that the right hon. gentleman had asked all his Twitter followers what questions he should ask me this week,
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so I thought I would look to see what sort of responses he'd received.
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I have to say that the first one was quite good.
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In fact, he might want to make sure he stays sitting down for this.
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Lewis writes, does she know that in a recent poll on who would make a better prime minister,
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don't know scored higher than Jeremy Corbyn.
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Mr...
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Mr...
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Mr...
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Mr Speaker, what we do know is that whoever wins the Labour Party leadership,
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we're not going to let them anywhere near power again.
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Sometimes political rivalries in the Commons often turn into sharp personal exchanges.
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And isn't this, this economic failure,
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the reason why the Chancellor will now not balance the books in 2015
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and why tomorrow he is coming back to this house to ask for more cuts to public services because he is unfair,
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out of touch and now revealed as totally incompetent.
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Getting a lesson from the shadow chancellor on how to balance
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the books is like getting a lesson from Dracula on how to look after a blood bank.
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I mean it really is a most extraordinary situation he finds himself in.
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The Mayor has told him to change course,
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the Economist newspaper has told him to change course,
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the Mayor of London has told him to change course,
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the Business Secretary and the Home Secretary have all cast doubt on his plan,
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but yesterday we just got more of the same.
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And how did he describe the budget?
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A steady-as-she-goes budget.
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Steady-as-she-goes?
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What kind of ship does he think he's on?
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The Titanic?
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Bama-ri-Celeste.
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There were some welcome measures.
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Some welcome measures.
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We have consistently called for a tax break for small firms taking on extra workers.
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The government is now set to introduce a similar scheme three years after the shadow of business secretary and I urged it.
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But that's a welcome step forward.
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I have to say, the Chancellor has finally come onto Twitter five years after me.
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Maybe you'll find out his plan's going to fail five years after I worked it out.
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Although by then he'll be on this side of the House, Mr Deputy Speaker.
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And during the Brexit years,
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tensions between MPs were rarely far from the surface.
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Could he like to tell the House why it is that a few weeks ago he voted against the government's withdrawal agreement,
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but on Friday he voted for it,
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and why he's entitled to a vote and to change his mind,
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but the people of this country are not allowed to change their minds and have a people's vote.
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I'm deeply grateful to the Right Honourable Lady for intervening.
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It is much appreciated because it allows me to point out to her that the Right Honourable Lady,
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the foremost campaigner for a second referendum,
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the Right Honourable Lady who favours votes at every opportunity,
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except when having stood as a Conservative she does not offer herself to her constituents,
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to them to decide whether they wish to have somebody who has turned their coat as their member of the Parliament.
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So I think that...
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Oh, would these...
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If the Right Honourable Lady wishes to appeal for the children hundreds,
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I will of course give way.
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I think it is important to record that of course the majority of people in Broxdale did not vote Conservative.
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And like all Honourable and Right Honourable Members,
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I seek to represent all my constituents as we should all do,
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putting them and our country before narrow sectarian party interests.
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Mr. Speaker, what was it
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that the later held of Beaconsfield said of Mr. Gladstone? a prolix rhetorician inebriated by the exuberance of his own verbosity.
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I would not dream of saying such a thing about the right honourable lady.
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Let me return, let me return to the motion in hand.
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Disagreements over the future of the country often spilled into fiery exchanges on the Commons floor.
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But sometimes the clashes go beyond policy,
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turning into heated confrontations between MPs themselves.
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I'd be grateful for your advice.
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Order!
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Order!
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The honourable lady has the right to have her say and do not challenge me.
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Thank you.
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I would be grateful Madam Deputy Speaker for your advice on how members like myself should respond
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when the honourable member from Sedgefield tells me to
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and I quote shut up in this chamber where I speak for my constituents
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and now he is also attempting to shut me up online
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as well what message does this send to women who want to be in politics when they see men like that?
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I do think the Honourable Gentleman that is not how we want to behave Just check,
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point of order, Sean Bailey.
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He's just turned around and said,
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do you want to tell me to sit down out there?
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Now, I'm pretty sure, to me,
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that sounds quite threatening, Madam Deputy Speaker.
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Is that in line with the code of conduct to members of this House?
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Well, I have to say to the Honourable Gentleman that I found his conduct about 30 seconds ago not very courteous.
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Moments like this often prompt the Speaker to step in as tempers flare across the benches.
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that at the time after he became Prime Minister under the coalition,
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and at the time when he was dividing the nation between strivers and scroungers,
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I asked him a very important question about the windfall he received
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when he wrote off the mortgage of the premises in Notting Hill,
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and I said to him he didn't write off the mortgage
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of the one the taxpayers were helping to pay for at Oxford.
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I didn't receive a proper answer then.
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Maybe Dodgy Dave will answer it now.
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And by the way...
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Order!
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Order!
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Order!
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Order!
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Order.
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I must ask the honourable gentleman, Order.
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I don't require any assistance from some junior minister.
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Absurd proposition.
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I invite the honourable gentleman to withdraw that adjective that he used a moment ago.
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He's perfectly capable of asking his question without using that word.
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It is up to him,
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but if he doesn't wish to withdraw it,
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I can't reasonably ask the Prime Minister to answer the question.
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All he has to do is to ask the withdraw that word and think of another.
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Sorry?
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Sorry?
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I think he knows the word beginning with D and ending in Y that he inappropriately used.
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Davey.
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Davey.
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The word Davey.
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Withdraw.
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I know.
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I know what you're talking about.
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Very simple.
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Withdraw.
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This man has done more to divide this nation than anybody else.
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He's looked after his own pocket.
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I still refer to him as Dodgy Davis.
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Do what you like.
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Order, order, order, I'm sorry,
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I must ask the Honourable Gentleman to withdraw the
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work under the power given to me by Standing Order No. 43,
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I order the Honourable Member to withdraw immediately from the House for the remainder of this day's sitting.
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Yeah.
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He's used to this.
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Prime Minister's questions is usually where the atmosphere reaches its peak.
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There's a petition on his own Labour website with 57,000 people,
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including Carol, Nigel, Graham and Phoebe calling for an election.
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I don't know whether there's a Jeremy on the list,
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but Mr Speaker, I know he's worried about free trade deals with America,
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but there's only one chlorinated chicken that I can see in this house,
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and he's on that bench.
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Will he confirm again?
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Will he confirm?
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And at times, the jabs are as theatrical as they are cutting.
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But Mr Speaker, I know the whole House will want to join me in recording that after ten tumultuous years,
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this is your last Prime Minister's questions.
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And as perfits a distinguished former Wimbledon competitor,
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you have sat up there in your high chair,
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not just as an umpire,
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ruthlessly adjudicating on the finer points of parliamentary procedure with your trademark Tony Montana skull.
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not just as a commentator,
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offering your own opinions on the rallies you are watching,
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sometimes acerbic and sometimes kindly,
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but above all as a player in your own right,
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peppering every part of the chamber with your own thoughts and opinions,
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like some tennis ball machine,
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some uncontrollable tennis ball machine,
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delivering a series of literally unplayable,
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unreturnable, formerly unreturnable volleys and smashes.
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And although we may disagree about some of the legislative innovations that you have favoured,
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there is no doubt in my mind
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that you have been a great servant of this Parliament and of this House of Commons.
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And even today, the tradition of loud combative exchanges shows no sign of slowing down.
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When we talk about the cost of living,
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this government is taking action and under their watch inflation was 11%
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which crippled the state of finances for students as their loan rates went up.
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Mr Speaker, I am amazed that while we are trying to talk about student loans,
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the Prime Minister has the cheek to talk about my party being smaller.
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His party is smaller too,
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including one MP who was arrested for child sex offences.
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So perhaps before he gets on his high horse,
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he should ask why his backbenchers are saying that they're being called the paedo defenders party.
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Yes, yes.
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So why don't we get back?
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So if he...
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Yes sir.
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I didn't say it.
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I didn't say it.
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I know it makes them...
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Supporters say it's part of the rough and tumble nature of British politics.
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Critics say it risks undermining serious debate.
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Let me remind him, Mr Speaker.
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Either way, when the Commons erupts like this, it rarely goes unnoticed.
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There is simply far too much noise.
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The public doesn't like it, and neither do I.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will practice their English speaking skills by engaging with the dynamic and lively heckling and insults delivered in the UK House of Commons. The fast-paced exchanges will provide an opportunity to enhance pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension of spoken English, especially in a political context. By using real examples from a compilation of the best heckles, learners will not only improve their spoken English but also gain insight into British political culture and humor. This lesson utilizes the concept of shadow speech, enabling you to mimic the speech patterns of native speakers and develop a more authentic accent.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Heckle - To interrupt a speaker with aggressive remarks.
- Order! - A command used in parliamentary settings to regain control of a chaotic discussion.
- Backbenchers - Members of Parliament who do not hold ministerial positions but sit behind the frontbenchers.
- Chancellor - The government official responsible for economic and financial matters.
- Incompetent - Lacking the ability or skills required to perform effectively.
- Economic failure - A term referring to a major setback in financial policies or conditions.
- Political rivalry - Competition between individuals or groups vying for power or influence in politics.
- Mimic - To imitate someone’s speech or actions, often for humorous effect.
Practice Tips
To effectively practice your speaking skills with this video, follow these tips:
- Start Slow: Watch the video at a reduced speed if available. This will allow you to clearly understand each phrase and its emotional context, making it easier to replicate.
- Repeat Sections: Choose short clips from the video that stand out to you. Play a segment, pause, and practice repeating what you hear. Focus on emulating the speaker's tone and emotion, which is crucial for capturing the essence of the humor.
- Record Yourself: After shadowing a segment, record yourself speaking. Compare your version to the original to identify areas for improvement, such as pronunciation and delivery.
- Use Context: Make sure to grasp the context of each heckle or insult. Understanding the situation will help you deliver the lines with the appropriate nuance and humor.
- Engage with the Content: Consider discussing the themes of the video with a language partner. Using phrases and vocabulary from the video in conversation can enhance your English speaking practice.
- Utilize Resources: Try to incorporate other videos or segments that focus on political speeches or comedic performances. This will expand your familiarity with varied English accents and styles.
By applying these shadowing techniques while engaging with this lively shadowspeaks content, you will undoubtedly progress in your journey to learn English with YouTube in an entertaining and effective way.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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