Question Time’s audience erupted in laughter as the Conservative shadow Science Secretary, Andrew Griffith MP, gave a sharp response to Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones MP, during the programme that aired on Wednesday, October 31.
During a heated discussion on the recently-unveiled Budget, Mr Griffith told Mr Jones, who kept interrupting him: “I’ll let you rant.”
Fiona Bruce was joined on tonight’s (October 31) programme by politicians, business leaders and members of the public from Guildford in Surrey.
On the panel were the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones MP and the Conservative shadow Science Secretary, Andrew Griffith MP.
Also on the panel were Munira Wilson MP, who spoke for the Liberal Democrats on Education; businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter; and former Downing St director of communications, Sir Craig Oliver.
They reflected on the Budget announced yesterday (October 30) by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, as well as other stories currently in the news.