David Lammy embarrassingly had to be handed a poppy halfway through PMQs today after apparently forgetting to wear one.
Filling in for Keir Starmer in the Commons, the Justice Secretary started the session by making a sombre Remembrance tribute.
But it was quickly noted that he was not sporting the traditional symbol, despite the overwhelming majority of MPs doing so.
After a few minutes, he was handed a pin lapel by Cabinet colleague Bridget Phillipson to cover his blushes.
Answering a question from Tory Bob Blackman, Mr Lammy suggested the blunder was because he had bought a new suit.
‘I bought a new suit this morning because my Godmother said she would be watching… I am very grateful to the honourable member for Sunderland South for ensuring that despite wearing a new suit I have managed to put my poppy on.’
Filling in for Keir Starmer in the Commons, Justice Secretary David Lammy started the session by paying a sombre Remembrance tribute
After a few minutes, he was handed a pin lapel by Cabinet colleague Bridget Phillipson to cover his blushes
