Rishi Sunak’s surprise appearance at PMQs (Prime Minister’s Questions) opened with a remark which left MPs in stitches.
The former prime minister was called upon by Speaker Lindsay Hoyle to ask Keir Starmer a question.
As he stood up, a fellow MP could be heard shouting “we want you back” in a moment which sparked a fit of laughter from some of the elected officials present.
Sunak appeared nonplussed after the remark as he proceeded to speak about introducing a national screening programme for prostate cancer.
Rishi Sunak’s appearance surprised many
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He told MPs: “Prostate cancer is now our country’s most common cancer and yet there is no national screening programme.
“We made progress towards this in government and yet there is more to do, which is why I am delighted to have joined Prostate Cancer Research, the charity, as an ambassador.
“I am grateful to the Health Secretary [Wes Streeting] for his engagement so far and could I ask the prime minister to ensure we do have a targeted national screening programme for the most at risk groups of prostate cancer.
“We could not only save the NHS money, make progress towards the government’s early diagnosis targets, we would ultimately save thousands of lives.”
Starmer responded: “Can I think him for raising this and can I think him for using his authority and reputation to support this vital cause which will make a material difference and I look forward to working with him on it.
“We do share a commitment to detecting prostate cancer earlier and treating it fast. We must do that.
“Our national cancer plan will improve the way we treat cancer right across the country and I will make sure he is fully informed of the steps we are taking and we will work with him.”