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Kelly Tolhurst seen discussing Michael Fabricant's 'wig' during Prime Minister's Questions

21:12, 23 January 2019

updated: 21:13, 23 January 2019

A Kent MP has been caught speculating over her honourable friend's 'wig'.

Kelly Tolhurst, who represents Rochester and Strood, was seen chatting with fellow Conservative, MP Huw Merriman, during Prime Minister's Questions.

The topic of their conversation was MP Michael Fabricant's hair as he stood talking in front of them.

Mr Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle, East Sussex, can be seen muttering "it's definitely a wig" before pointing at Mr Fabricant's hairline and mouthing "it's a wig" to someone across the chamber.

Miss Tolhurst then turns to him and says "yes definitley a wig".

Kelly Tolhurst in the House of Commons with Huw Merriman discussing Michael Fabricant's wig (6750009)
Kelly Tolhurst in the House of Commons with Huw Merriman discussing Michael Fabricant's wig (6750009)

It was first spotted by journalist Alistair Campbell who tweeted: "Who is the Tory behind Mike Fabricant mouthing the words ‘it’s a wig’ after he and his colleague next to him had a good look?

"I think we're talking going viral quite soon."

Mr Fabricant, MP for Lichfield, has taken to Twitter to respond to the incident.

He said: "It's Huw Merriman MP. I realise no-one knows him.

"A newish member, a little short sighted, and who doesn't yet realise that PMQs are televised, bless.

"I know people are annoyed about his antics, they have been calling my office, but he'll eventually learn how to behave. Sweet."

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