The first question at PMQs was something which may not go away: Andy Burnham’s engagement with Manchester City – now firmly on the footballing naughty step – during his time as Mayor of Manchester. Fellow Mancunian Lucy Powell scowled ominously, like a rejected prototype of the Chucky Doll, as it was implied that the New Jerusalem might not have been as squeaky-clean as its MPs have been trying to suggest. Louise Haigh did a kind of panto grimace at any who dared question Burnham.

Emily Thornberry squatted and heckled insufferably throughout, bellowing the words ‘donations’ and ‘Russian money’ in the manner of a seagull

Emily Thornberry squatted and heckled insufferably throughout, bellowing the words ‘donations’ and ‘Russian money’ in the manner of a seagull

In his answer, the Prime Minister insisted that nobody from the club had raised any legal problems with him. More digging is being done – let’s see if this proves to be a slip-up.

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