Kenneth Gibson

I consider the actions of Reform UK in leaving the Chamber during yesterday’s debate... to be a gross discourtesy to everyone in Parliament and deeply disappointing.

Over the summer we will look at it all fully, where we feel journalists should or should not have access.

I think the action taken was appropriate, given the circumstances that were brought our attention.

I don't think it is restricting press freedom.

If there is a vote in the chamber and people are in the building they need to be in the chamber to vote.

Yes or the coffee lounge. A piece of nonsense it was.

Members can work remotely but it is discouraged. It is a parliament...it is for people to meet and deliberate and scrutiny is much more effective if you are in the room.

One of the changes I have brought in is that if members are going to be absent for two weeks they will need to notify the Presiding Officer with a reason so people aren't just working remotely week after week.