Hull MP in Chuckle Brothers Commons debate
A Hull MP has been accused of "opposing northern comedians" after a heated Parliament debated on the Chuckle Brothers.
Labour's Hull North MP Diana Johnson was talking to Michael Gove, who insisted her party should be more supportive of northern comedians after being challenged on whether a Chuckle Brother should back a free school.
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Backed school bid: Barry Elliott, of the Chuckle Brothers.
Ms Johnson questioned the arrangement during the Education Questions in the Commons.
Barry Elliot, one half of the children's TV pairing the Chuckle Brothers, had backed a bid to open a free school in Rotherham. The application was later withdrawn.
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Ms Johnson said: "Do you think that granting a licence to one of the Chuckle Brothers to set up a free school was one of your better ideas?
"Now it has been rescinded, how much has this actually cost to progress this project?"
Mr Gove replied: "I'm surprised you are so opposed to northern comedians given your party has been such a fantastic platform for so many of them.
"It wasn't actually a member of the Chuckle Brothers whom we invited to open a free school in Rotherham, it was actually someone who is currently vice-principal of a very successful school in the North East.
"In the end, that lady decided to withdraw her application but the fact someone who is strong in the variety world wanted to back it is, to my mind, only proof that increasingly when people look at this Government, from whatever background they come, they have a smile on their face as they consider our achievements."
Free schools are an initiative set by Michael Gove to allow non-fee paying independent schools to be set up with state funding.
The Chuckle Brothers performed in Hull's pantomime Cinderella at Christmas.
Comments
by Mickey_Luv2
Wednesday, April 18 2012, 1:49PM
“Maybe someone should tell Mzzz Johnson that the chuckle brothers are actually just characters and not real people.
I wouldn't be surprised if she raised in the commons as to why East end godfather Phil Mitchell hasnt been imprisoned yet”
by David_Nivea
Wednesday, April 18 2012, 10:43AM
“Hahahaha, very good Diana.
You really are a great politician.
How long did it take you to thnk up that incredibly incisive and witty retort?”
by Agdgdgwngo
Wednesday, April 18 2012, 10:28AM
“Can't stand Michael Gove, he's nothing but a freeloading sponger. The amount of money he has, and continues, to fiddle through expenses is scandalous. Google his name and expenses. If it were a member of the public fleecing a company to the amount he has they would be put in prison.”
by horbaczewski
Wednesday, April 18 2012, 9:21AM
“to me, to you....”
by Defarge
Wednesday, April 18 2012, 9:21AM
“I long since come to the conclusion that the Chuckle Brothers must be responsible for government education policy.”
by eddierex
Wednesday, April 18 2012, 9:09AM
“ms johnson would do better if she kept her mouth shut.”
by YouthPolicy
Wednesday, April 18 2012, 8:12AM
“Is it April 1st? All the problems in this country and we have 2 MP's arguing over a bloody Chuckle Brother?! Give me strength!”