The Speaker has suspended Thursday’s sitting of the House of Commons after a member the government had to shift back her appearance due to a diary clash.
Penny Mordaunt, the leader of the House, had been due to be quizzed by MPs on parliamentary business this morning.
However, ahead of the session she confirmed she would be around an hour late.
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