Dominic Raab gets Paul O’Grady’s name wrong during PMQs tribute
nme.comthe drag alter-ego Lily Savage, passed away last night (March 28). The actor, presenter and campaigner was being honoured by various politicians in today’s PMQs.
However, Raab fluffed O’Grady’s name as he went to pay tribute at the dispatch box.The Deputy PM called O’Grady “Paul Grayson” as he launched into a tribute – though he was quickly corrected by various voices around the Commons Chamber.
Sky News caught the moment on camera.Mr Raab was responding to comments made by Sir Chris Bryant (Labour), who said it was time for the nation to celebrate “our naughty, hilarious drag queens and comics” like Mr O’Grady.
Bryant added that performers such as Lily Savage “inspire us to be a better and more generous nation”.Taking to the podium, in response to Bryants points the Conservative politician said: “Paul Grayson was an incredible comic.” The Deputy PM was then cut off by correction and heckling.However, after heckling from those gathered in the House of Commons died down, he smiled, before correcting himself.
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