THEY SAID WHAT?

“I can’t understand why people would be wishing to go on what is effectively a Russian propaganda channel that’s obviously propagating the lines of the Kremlin. Ultimately people have to make their own choices, but it’s certainly not something that I would advise”

- Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson on Moscow-backed

broadcaster RT.

“His explosive and intemperate behaviour is legendary, objectionable and unworthy of someone in such public office - conduct which may not stand up to the standards expected in public life. There were lots of people who were, frankly, terrified of the Speaker”

- Former Black Rod David Leakey on Commons Speaker John

Bercow.

“I am a bit timid. But I am dealing with giants”

- Former Commons Speaker Baroness Boothroyd on her colleagues in the House of Lords. “When my thoughts get a bit out of control and my mind is rushing, yoga just brings everything back down to earth. It’s hard to stay calm ... but you’ve got to remember that you’re not your mind. You are an observer of your mind”

- Businesswoman and former Made In Chelsea star Millie

Mackintosh, above.

“We should give President Trump the opportunity to speak to both Houses. He should be received with proper good manners, and as far as a speech is concerned ... he would speak where most other presidents have spoken – in the Royal Gallery” - Tory peer Lord Cormack on US

President Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to the UK.