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Prime minister's questions	Prime minister's questions
ANALYSIS BY CAROLE WALKER David Cameron had all the aggression of a man with his back against the wall.	ANALYSIS BY CAROLE WALKER David Cameron had all the aggression of a man with his back against the wall.
The economic crisis has hardly been fertile territory for the Conservatives, but their leader clearly judged it was time to plough into Labour's handling of the problems - and hope to bury the awkward questions over his shadow chancellor George Osborne.	The economic crisis has hardly been fertile territory for the Conservatives, but their leader clearly judged it was time to plough into Labour's handling of the problems - and hope to bury the awkward questions over his shadow chancellor George Osborne.
The saga of who said what about a donation at gatherings of the rich and powerful in Corfu may be the story dominating headlines and the talk of the Commons tearoom, but at prime minister's questions Mr Cameron was clearly desperate to steer well away from it all.	The saga of who said what about a donation at gatherings of the rich and powerful in Corfu may be the story dominating headlines and the talk of the Commons tearoom, but at prime minister's questions Mr Cameron was clearly desperate to steer well away from it all.
The financial crisis has given Gordon Brown a new sense of energy and purpose.	The financial crisis has given Gordon Brown a new sense of energy and purpose.
He pressed home his political advantage on the issue, announcing new measures to try to reduce repossessions.	He pressed home his political advantage on the issue, announcing new measures to try to reduce repossessions.
David Cameron pursued his efforts to pin the blame for the problems on the prime minister, accusing him of racking up the biggest budget deficit in the developed world.	David Cameron pursued his efforts to pin the blame for the problems on the prime minister, accusing him of racking up the biggest budget deficit in the developed world.
Gordon Brown for the first time uttered the "r" word - recession, agreeing with the governor of the Bank of England that Britain appears to be heading into recession.	Gordon Brown for the first time uttered the "r" word - recession, agreeing with the governor of the Bank of England that Britain appears to be heading into recession.
But he insisted the economic downturn was a global problem, caused by irresponsible lending in the United States.	But he insisted the economic downturn was a global problem, caused by irresponsible lending in the United States.
For once it was Mr Cameron who was close to losing his cool, accusing the prime minister of being a "master of dodgy accounting", pressing his opponent time and again to admit he'd been wrong to claim an end to boom and bust.	For once it was Mr Cameron who was close to losing his cool, accusing the prime minister of being a "master of dodgy accounting", pressing his opponent time and again to admit he'd been wrong to claim an end to boom and bust.
Gordon Brown said it was the Tories who had been wrong on a series of decisions, on Northern Rock, short-selling and deregulation.	Gordon Brown said it was the Tories who had been wrong on a series of decisions, on Northern Rock, short-selling and deregulation.
He got in his own dig at George Osborne's difficulties, saying "people will be tested on the judgements they made".	He got in his own dig at George Osborne's difficulties, saying "people will be tested on the judgements they made".
But it was left to the veteran left-wing Labour MP Dennis Skinner to raise the issue of the Corfu yacht in the final minutes of the session.	But it was left to the veteran left-wing Labour MP Dennis Skinner to raise the issue of the Corfu yacht in the final minutes of the session.
He asked Gordon Brown for a rock solid assurance that whatever he did to clear the nations debts he would never ever meet a Russian millionaire to to "cadge" the money.	He asked Gordon Brown for a rock solid assurance that whatever he did to clear the nations debts he would never ever meet a Russian millionaire to to "cadge" the money.
It prompted uproar in the Commons, and thunderous looks from Mr Osborne sitting on the front bench beside Mr Cameron.	It prompted uproar in the Commons, and thunderous looks from Mr Osborne sitting on the front bench beside Mr Cameron.
Once the laughter died down the prime minister said it was a very serious matter and said he hoped it would be investigated "by the authorities".	Once the laughter died down the prime minister said it was a very serious matter and said he hoped it would be investigated "by the authorities".
But as no donation was ever handed over and all the disputed conversations were in private yachts and villas in Corfu, it is hard to see what form of investigation will actually take place. DAILY POLITICS EXPERTS' VERDICT	But as no donation was ever handed over and all the disputed conversations were in private yachts and villas in Corfu, it is hard to see what form of investigation will actually take place. DAILY POLITICS EXPERTS' VERDICT
The Daily Politics' analysis of Prime Minister's Questions. Andrew Neil and Anita Anand talk to Nick Robinson, Ben Bradshaw and Chris Grayling.	The Daily Politics' analysis of Prime Minister's Questions. Andrew Neil and Anita Anand talk to Nick Robinson, Ben Bradshaw and Chris Grayling.
AS IT HAPPENED, BY JUSTIN PARKINSON 1329 Mr Redwood goes on to call the whole Osborne affair an "absurd media fantasy". And, on that note, it is time to end our weekly live coverage of PMQs. Please join us again next Wednesday.	AS IT HAPPENED, BY JUSTIN PARKINSON 1329 Mr Redwood goes on to call the whole Osborne affair an "absurd media fantasy". And, on that note, it is time to end our weekly live coverage of PMQs. Please join us again next Wednesday.
1324 Labour MP Tony Wright tells BBC Radio 4's World at One there were some "joyous" moments at PMQs, particularly jokes and comments at George Osborne's expense. Conservative John Redwood says it is more appropriate that Business Secretary Lord Mandelson should face questions.	1324 Labour MP Tony Wright tells BBC Radio 4's World at One there were some "joyous" moments at PMQs, particularly jokes and comments at George Osborne's expense. Conservative John Redwood says it is more appropriate that Business Secretary Lord Mandelson should face questions.
1310: ANALYSIS BY CAROLE WALKER: David Cameron had all the aggression of a man with his back against the wall.The economic crisis has hardly been fertile territory for the Conservatives, but their leader clearly judged it was time to plough into Labour's handling of the problems - and hope to bury the awkward questions over his shadow chancellor George Osborne	1310: ANALYSIS BY CAROLE WALKER: David Cameron had all the aggression of a man with his back against the wall.The economic crisis has hardly been fertile territory for the Conservatives, but their leader clearly judged it was time to plough into Labour's handling of the problems - and hope to bury the awkward questions over his shadow chancellor George Osborne
1251 Yvette Cooper, chief secretary to the Treasury, tells Daily Politics the UK economy is better placed to weather a recession than in the early 1990s.	1251 Yvette Cooper, chief secretary to the Treasury, tells Daily Politics the UK economy is better placed to weather a recession than in the early 1990s.
1240 Shadow work and pensions secretary Chris Grayling responds to Mr Bradshaw's comments by saying people do not want the opposition to "pull its punches where criticism of the government is due".	1240 Shadow work and pensions secretary Chris Grayling responds to Mr Bradshaw's comments by saying people do not want the opposition to "pull its punches where criticism of the government is due".
1238 Health Minister Ben Bradshaw criticises Mr Cameron for adopting a "Punch and Judy" approach to questioning, which, he adds on Daily Politics, will alienate people struggling to deal with the effects of the global downturn.	1238 Health Minister Ben Bradshaw criticises Mr Cameron for adopting a "Punch and Judy" approach to questioning, which, he adds on Daily Politics, will alienate people struggling to deal with the effects of the global downturn.
1234 BBC political editor Nick Robinson says Mr Brown looked more comfortable than on some recent occasions and that Mr Cameron also seemed confident. He adds that the PM is trying to redirect the Osborne story by mentioning a possible investigation by the relevant authorities.	1234 BBC political editor Nick Robinson says Mr Brown looked more comfortable than on some recent occasions and that Mr Cameron also seemed confident. He adds that the PM is trying to redirect the Osborne story by mentioning a possible investigation by the relevant authorities.
1232 The session - a more boisterous one than in recent weeks - has ended.	1232 The session - a more boisterous one than in recent weeks - has ended.
1230 Labour veteran Dennis Skinner causes laughter and uproaor, by asking that the government, no matter how great its difficulties, will ever meet a Russian billionaire to help things. Mr Brown replies that it is a "serious matter" and "I hope the authorities investigate it".	1230 Labour veteran Dennis Skinner causes laughter and uproaor, by asking that the government, no matter how great its difficulties, will ever meet a Russian billionaire to help things. Mr Brown replies that it is a "serious matter" and "I hope the authorities investigate it".
1229 Lib Dem Adrian Saunders says water rates in the south east of England need action. The PM says the South West has enjoyed better services under Labour.	1229 Lib Dem Adrian Saunders says water rates in the south east of England need action. The PM says the South West has enjoyed better services under Labour.
1228 Mr Brown says more stops and searches are being carried out to tackle gun and knife crime, adding that the culture must change to make it "wholly unacceptable" to carry weapons.	1228 Mr Brown says more stops and searches are being carried out to tackle gun and knife crime, adding that the culture must change to make it "wholly unacceptable" to carry weapons.
1224 Mr Brown announces the 100th hospital to open under the government's modernisation scheme.	1224 Mr Brown announces the 100th hospital to open under the government's modernisation scheme.
1223 Lib Dem Andrew George asks Mr Brown to ensure working families receive some support, as the government "bills and spends". Mr Brown says housing supply in the social sector is increasing.	1223 Lib Dem Andrew George asks Mr Brown to ensure working families receive some support, as the government "bills and spends". Mr Brown says housing supply in the social sector is increasing.
1221 Tory John Whittingdale asks whether the government will consider reinstating empty property relief. The PM says it will look at all options to help people.	1221 Tory John Whittingdale asks whether the government will consider reinstating empty property relief. The PM says it will look at all options to help people.
1220 Fuel again. Mr Brown says lower-income households are benefitting from government help.	1220 Fuel again. Mr Brown says lower-income households are benefitting from government help.
1218 Another joke - this time at George Osborne's expense. Mr Clegg says the government is "all at sea", but not on a luxury yacht. Mr Clegg asks again about help with fuel bills. Mr Brown retorts that Mr Clegg has committed his own party to Â£20bn of public spending cuts.	1218 Another joke - this time at George Osborne's expense. Mr Clegg says the government is "all at sea", but not on a luxury yacht. Mr Clegg asks again about help with fuel bills. Mr Brown retorts that Mr Clegg has committed his own party to Â£20bn of public spending cuts.
1217 Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg asks what will be done for pensioners facing hardships this winter, as well as helping out banks. Mr Brown jokes that the pension is "more than Â£30 a week" - a reference to a recent gaffe by Mr Clegg. He adds that measures are helping people and asks for all-party support.	1217 Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg asks what will be done for pensioners facing hardships this winter, as well as helping out banks. Mr Brown jokes that the pension is "more than Â£30 a week" - a reference to a recent gaffe by Mr Clegg. He adds that measures are helping people and asks for all-party support.
1215 Labour's Angela Smith asks the PM about "outrageous" fuel and energy prices. He says the government has taken action and expects people to get the benefit of lower wholesale costs.	1215 Labour's Angela Smith asks the PM about "outrageous" fuel and energy prices. He says the government has taken action and expects people to get the benefit of lower wholesale costs.
1214 Amid shouting from the backbenches, Mr Brown says the Tories have taken the "wrong judgement" on several occasions. Mr Cameron is back up, saying to ordinary people "this is a bust". Mr Brown retorts that the Conservatives have no policy ideas.	1214 Amid shouting from the backbenches, Mr Brown says the Tories have taken the "wrong judgement" on several occasions. Mr Cameron is back up, saying to ordinary people "this is a bust". Mr Brown retorts that the Conservatives have no policy ideas.
1211 Mr Cameron tells Mr Brown to admit he did not abolish boom and bust. The atmosphere in the chamber is lively. Mr Brown says the problems are a result of global causes. He says the Conservatives are a "million miles away from the solution".	1211 Mr Cameron tells Mr Brown to admit he did not abolish boom and bust. The atmosphere in the chamber is lively. Mr Brown says the problems are a result of global causes. He says the Conservatives are a "million miles away from the solution".