PMQs: David Cameron dodges question on 'racist' Conservative campaign for London Mayor
'Nigeria and Afghanistan, possibly the two most corrupt countries in the world'
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- David Cameron was caught on camera describing Nigeria and Afghanistan as “fantastically corrupt countries”
- The Nigerian leader was “shocked and embarrassed” by Cameron’s comments
- The Queen was also caught on camera, referring to a visit by Chinese officials as “very rude”
- There’s a full transcript of what the Queen said here
David Cameron’s embarrassing gaffe, just days before the 2016 anti-corruption summit, is likely to feature in Prime Minister’s Questions today. On Tuesday he was caught on camera in discussion with the Queen, Archbishop of Canterbury and John Bercow, describing two of the countries sending delegates to London as “fantastically corrupt countries”.
“Nigeria and Afghanistan, possibly the two most corrupt countries in the world,” Mr Cameron said.
It is also the first PMQs following the local and mayoral elections last week – so expect Cameron to boast about the Conservatives snatching second place in Scotland and Corbyn to fire back with Sadiq Khan’s resounding win in the mayoral contest. Questions could arise regarding Zac Goldsmith’s tactics in the race – his campaign has been heavily criticised in the past few days over attempts to link Mr Khan with "extremists".
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