Rishi Sunak has appeared at Prime Minister's Questions opposite Labour leader Keir Starmer
He was questioned about his judgement following Sir Gavin Williamson's resignation just two weeks after his appointment
Williamson, who had a seat at cabinet, is accused of abusive behaviour towards fellow MPs and civil servants - he denies any wrongdoing
Sunak said he regrets the appointment ended in resignation, and insisted he will govern with integrity and accountably
He said he did not know about any of the specific concerns relating to Williamson's conduct when he appointed him
Afterwards, he gave a statement about his visit to the COP27 summit in Egypt on Monday
He said it was "pie in the sky" to pretend fossil fuels will not be part of the UK's energy mix in the future
Sunak says the Labour side of the house doesn't understand that supporting businesses to invest creates jobs in the country, and that's how to create "prosperity and strong public services".
"That's what you get with a Conservative government," Sunak says.
Starmer says he's against all of those who cause chaos, whether they are gluing themselves to fences or on the government front benches.
He says there's no answer from Sunak because there's nothing to say, adding that Shelll haven't paid a penny in windfall tax.
Starmer says this is costing the taxpayer millions, as the PM is giving energy companies tax breaks, asking when will Sunak end "his oil and gas giveaway"?
Sunak says he introduced an extra tax on oil companies - while Starmer voted against legislation to stop strikes and extremist protests.
Starmer says the problem is that Rishi Sunak can't stand up to a run-of-the-mill bully, so he has no chance at standing up to the vested interests against working people.
He asks how much Shell have paid of their profits in a windfall tax levied on energy companies.
Sunak responds by saying the message he wants to send out is that integrity in public life matters and that's why it's right Williamson resigned.
He says a rigorous process is in place to examine the issues raised.
He says as well as focusing on Williamson it's important to keep delivering for the whole country.
The government will continue to stabilise the economy, strengthen the NHS and tackle illegal migration, he adds.
Starmer says everyone in the country knows someone like Williamson, describing him as a "sad middle manager getting off on intimidating those beneath him".
The Labour leader adds that everyone also knows someone like Sunak, a "boss so weak" that he won't take on the bullies who work for them.
Starmer askes what people should think when the PM "lines up alongside them and thanks them for their loyalty".
Sunak says he obviously regrets appointing someone who's had to resign.
But when situations like this arise, people want them dealt with properly. It's right that Williamson has resigned and that there is an investigation, he says.
Starmer responds that Gavin Williamson "spent years courting the idea that he could intimidate others" and he says this is the reason the prime minister gave him the job.
"He's a pathetic bully," says Starmer. He asks if Sunak "regrets his decision to make him a minister".
Sunak says the behaviour complained of was unacceptable and says it is absolutely right that Williamson has resigned.
"For the record I did not know about any of the specific concerns relating to his conduct which date back some years," Sunak says.
He says people in public life should treat others with consideration and respect and those are principles the government will stand by.
Keir Starmer is up now, joining the prime minister in his comments about Remembrance Day
His first question is about the resignation of Gavin Williamson, asking how Sunak thinks the victims of his alleged bullying felt when the PM expressed "great sadness" at his resignation.
Watch live by clicking the play button at the top of the page.
Sunak asks MPs to remember members of the armed forces as Armistice Day comes.
The first question is from Labour MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, Neil Coyle.
Coyle presses Sunak on the government's behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic, saying they were partying whilst many were suffering.
As he was heckled, Coyle suggested Tory MPs could "go eat kangaroo testicles" in a nod to former health secretary Matt Hancock appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
Sunak that during Covid, the government protected people's jobs, supported the NHS, and rolled out the fastest vaccine in Europe.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is on his feet and at the despatch box, as PMQs gets under way.
Jonathan Blake
Political correspondent
Sir Gavin Williamson’s resignation is sure to dominate this session of Prime Minister's Questions.
Sir Keir Starmer is likely to press Rishi Sunak on why he appointed the former chief whip in the first place when he knew a compliant had been made against him.
Expect wider criticism too from Labour and other opposition parties seeking to make this an issue of judgement for the prime minister.
And Sunak may well be reminded of his promise on day one in office to govern with “integrity, professionalism, and accountability at every level".
Will Sir Gavin be watching from the backbenches?
Watch out too for any clues about the budget next week with tax rises and spending cuts looming.
Image source, ReutersRishi Sunak is to make a statement to MPs after PMQs about his visit to the COP27 climate summit in Egypt earlier this week.
It was his first outing on the international stage after becoming prime minister last month.
Downing Street had said he would not be going because he was too busy preparing for the autumn economic statement on 17 November - but reversed that decision after a backlash from opposition parties, green campaigners and climate adviser Alok Sharma, president of COP26 in Glasgow last year.
Sunak told delegates the war in Ukraine was a reason to act faster to tackle climate change. "Climate and energy security go hand-in-hand," he said.
As well as Sir Gavin Williamson's appointment and subsequent resignation as a minister, other issues might also rear their heads at Prime Minister's Questions this week.
The UK's climate commitments and abuse of MPs online. Elections in Northern Ireland could feature.
We might also hear more on the Manston immigration centre - although last month's overcrowding is said to have eased - and questions over Home Secretary Suella Braverman's handling of the issue.
Image source, ReutersPrime Minister Rishi Sunak has just left No 10 Downing Street and is on his way to Prime Minister's Questions, which is due to start shortly.
Regulars will know that the weekly session begins at midday, give or take a few minutes as MPs organise themselves in the chamber.
Stick with us - we'll bring you the latest lines, along with analysis from our correspondents as soon as we get it.
Image source, UK ParliamentOf course, rumbling along in the background, behind all the headlines about Gavin Williamson and Suella Braverman, is the question of the UK's economy, and how to manage it.
And next week, we can expect some answers on 17 November, when the Chancellor unveils his plan - pushed back for two weeks while the new government bedded in.
So what will be in it? The short answer is, we don't know.
A lot of ideas have been floated, and there's plenty of speculation across the media and press over how the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, may decide to fill a hole in the nation's finances.
Hunt himself has warned of "eye-watering" decisions over how the government may make spending decisions.
The Treasury has said they won't comment on any speculation on what may happen in Hunt's budget next week.
Opposition parties will be keen to press the PM about his judgment in appointing the twice-sacked minister in the first place.
In her morning round of interviews, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said Sunak did not know about the "specific allegations" of bullying against Williamson when he appointed the already twice-sacked minister - only that there was a complaint against him. Williamson denies his behaviour amounted to bullying.
Former chief whip Wendy Morton reported expletive-laden messages Williamson sent her when he complained about being refused an invitation to the late Queen's funeral.
It's also emerged Williamson has been accused of bullying by a former official at the Ministry of Defence, and there have been claims he engaged in "unethical and immoral" behaviour while he was chief whip.
Opposition parties are also continuing to highlight the issue of Sunak's judment is restoring Suella Braverman as home secretary, just six days after she was forced to resign from Liz Truss's government for data breaches.
Image source, EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockSir Gavin Williamson resigned last night after a number of allegations of bullying against him surfaced. Here's what happened: