The Prime Minister will face off against MPs in the Commons and the Labour leader in PMQs after becoming the first Prime Minister to use a Section 35 mechanism after the UK Government triggered Section 35 of the Scotland Act to block Scotland’s gender recognition law.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he will make an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to stop the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from going forward for royal assent.
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Hide AdAs well as pressure over the Section 35 order, the Prime Minister could also come under pressure over strike action and the state of the economy amid the cost of living crisis.
What can we expect from PMQs?
PMQs will be a significant test for the Prime Minister following the unprecedented step of using section 35, in a move that was branded as a “Full-frontal attack on our democratically elected Scottish Parliament” by Nicola Sturgeon.
Sir Keir Starmer and other members of the opposition, including SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn will quiz the PM on the issue as well as a host of other topics.
When is PMQs and how can I watch?
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) will take place in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday November 30 at 12 noon.
PMQs will be available on our livestream and on our article above – and you can also watch via parliament.tv.
You can also follow PMQs on BBC News and Sky News.