'MPs Have Been GAGGED From Discussing Southport Attack Suspect' | Isabel Oakeshott

MPs should not make any reference to the Southport case in the Commons to avoid prejudicing the legal process, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has warned.

He told MPs ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions: “I wish to remind the House that, following the horrendous terrible incident in Southport on July 29, a suspect is awaiting trial having been charged with multiple offences. That means the House sub judice resolution is engaged and references should not be made to the case.

“I know that all honourable members wish to see justice done in this case. It is therefore of paramount importance that nothing is said in this House which could potentially prejudice a proper trial or lead to it being abandoned.”

Alex Phillips is joined by Isabel Oakeshott.

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