They all rose and applauded simultaneously, just as they always do, much like when then-Speaker Rota introduced former Nazi Yaroslav Hunka to the House of Commons on September 22. It's a reflex, but one that can be resisted.
Rising to clap after the leader gives a spirited retort seems natural for front and backbenchers alike. The fact that it wasn’t ev…
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