Speaker Demands Respect in Budget Debates

House Speaker Patricia Deveaux shut down personal attacks in Parliament, vowing to protect former MPs and public figures from public humiliation during budget debates. She moved to scrub damaging remarks from the record, insisting these individuals are now in private life and can’t defend themselves. Tensions flared when she accused Opposition Leader Michael Pintard of smearing her online over drug allegations — a claim he denies and says she must substantiate. The episode underscores the urgent need for decorum and respect amid political heat. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbd531c6ce07727a