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The Prime Minister has thanked the outgoing Speaker of the House of Commons, Michael Martin, for his “long and dedicated service to Parliament”.

The Prime Minister has told Parliament that each MP has a part to play in “regaining the country’s trust” as he outlined proposals for reform.

The Prime Minister has sent a message outlining the reasons behind the changes to the Cabinet and his plans for the future.

The Prime Minister said politicians needed to show they were in politics to serve the public interest and not themselves.

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to require that any Minister of the Crown, or member of the Westminster Union Parliament, who has signed the Scottish Claim of Right be asked to renounce their pledge which requires that in all their actions and deliberations the interests of the Scottish people shall be paramount.”

Transcript of the Prime Minster’s statement delivered to parliament.

“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ensure that the Oath taken by Peers and MPs no longer pledges loyalty to the Monarchy.”

The Prime Minister has delivered an oral statement to Parliament on the EU Council meeting that took place in Brussels on 19 and 20 June.