The new chancellor certainly found his stride as the astonishing scale of the government's first Budget became clear.

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Coronavirus could hit the next round of Brexit trade talks, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has said.

He told a committee of MPs that negotiations and face-to-face meetings could be hit by the spread of the virus.

"It is a live question," he said. "We have had indications today from Belgium that there may be specific public health concerns."

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In a nice moment before the chancellor got to his feet, Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says good luck to his deputy as she takes over to preside over the Budget.

Dame Eleanor Laing is the first woman to chair the Commons during the Budget.

"Eleanor, all yours, good luck" says Mr Hoyle.

That's it for our text coverage of PMQs.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is now on his feet for his first Budget statement.

You can watch the live telly coverage over on BBC Two with Andrew Neil, our political editor Laura Kuenssberg, economics editor Faisal Islam and business editor Simon Jack.

Or join them here for all the news and analysis as it happens.

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Acting Lib Dem Sir Ed Davey says the UK is facing the coronavirus outbreak with a "record shortage of nurses" and thousands of vacancies in the social care sector.

He asks whether the Conservatives should have "fixed the roof when the sun was shining" from 2015 - when they got a majority and stopped governing with the Lib Dems.

Boris Johnson says there are a "record number" of doctors and nurses working in the NHS, and a further 50,000 nurses are being recruited.

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Labour's Rachel Hopkins tells MPs that Luton food banks gave away 359 food parcels in December last year.

She says that while employment has gone down "more people are in low-paid insecure jobs".

"Would the PM agree with me that it is wholly unacceptable that families are in work but children are growing up in poverty," she asks.

Boris Johnson replies that his government is "lifting up the national minimum wage by the biggest ever increase".

"That will benefit people across this country to the tune of £4,000 a year," he adds.

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Labour's Naz Shah picks up on the renewed call from the Muslim Council of Britain for the UK's equalities watchdog to launch an inquiry into Islamophobia in the Conservative Party.

She asks for an assurance about "what he is doing to assure Britain's Muslims that their prime minister is not an Islamophobe and takes their concerns seriously".

Boris Johnson replies that there is "absolutely no room" for racism in his party.

"I wish I could say the same of her own party," he adds.

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Conservative Julian Lewis says there are an "estimated 265 war widows - whose pensions were cancelled when they remarried and can only be restored by going through a divorce and remarriage to their second husbands."

He asks the PM to help end "this deplorable situation".

The PM replies, "The Ministry of Defence is looking at this problem."

Read more about the issue here.

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SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford also asks about sick pay for people who are told to stay away from work due to the coronavirus.

He asks what the statutory sick rate pay is in Ireland, compared to the UK.

Boris Johnson says it is not his "duty" to compare rates but says those on universal credit will "get they help they need from day one".

In a follow-up, Mr Blackford says the Irish government has raised sick pay to £266 per week, and notes that it covers those who are self-employed, but is £94.25 a week in the UK. He asks for a commitment that it will go up to the average EU level.

Mr Johnson says the UK has an "extensive" benefits system and the NHS is "very well managed".

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Mr Corbyn uses his last question to accuse the prime minister of making "offensive" comments about single mothers, Muslim women and working women.

"His words are backed up by offensive and discriminatory polices," says the Labour leader.

He asks the PM to apologise and "ensure these policies are reversed by the government".

The PM hits back: "I am proud about what this government has done to promote the rights of women."

He adds that the Conservatives are "the only party that has produced not one but two women prime ministers".

"Wouldn't it be amazing if that party [Labour] would produce a female leader of its own - don't hold your breath."

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Jeremy Corbyn says the gender pay gap is "too wide" and says the government should do more about it.

He asks the PM to give councils an extra £173m a year to provide support to the victims of domestic violence, which he says could go up if people are self-isolating with the coronavirus.

The prime minister says the government has an "outstanding" record in taking action against women and girls.

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Jeremy Corbyn now asks about the gender pay gap.

He says women are still paid 17% less than men and asks why the government has not committed to closing the gender pay gap by 2030.

Boris Johnson replies: "There are record numbers of women in employment and the gender pay gap is at a record low."

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Jeremy Corbyn says government cuts have fallen "disproportionately" on women, and life expectancy for the poorest in society is falling.

He asks about what critics have called the "rape clause" - you can read more about that here.

Boris Johnson replies the government will "do everything we can to rectify it".

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Jeremy Corbyn asks why, according to reports, life expectancy has gone down for the poorest women in our society.

Boris Johnson replies that overall life expectancy stands at its highest level.

However, he adds that "there are too many incidents where we are seeing life expectancy not rising as fast as we would like."

"What we want to see is a uniting and levelling up across the country," he adds.

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pays tribute to the six people who have so far died from the coronavirus, and gives his best wishes to Health Minister Nadine Dorries, who has been diagnosed with the virus.

For his opening question, Mr Corbyn asks the PM to guarantee "emergency legislation" to guarantee sick pay for those on zero-hours contracts who stay at home because of the virus.

In reply, the prime minister says the government has already taken action to bring sick pay forward.

He pledges that people on "all types of contracts" will get the "protection they need," and people should not be penalised for staying at home.

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The first question comes from Conservative Gary Sambrook.

He asks for more investment to build decent homes on brownfield sites.

Boris Johnson says the MP is "spot on" adding that "he will be hearing more about that in half an hour's time".

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Boris Johnson has taken his seat in the Commons.

Standby for prime minister's questions to start...

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Shadow women and equalities minister Dawn Butler says coronavirus will disproportionately affect women, as they are disproportionately responsible for care. She says the government's austerity policies have increased the burden on women.

Liz Truss says the government is increasing opportunities for women and says Labour should consider electing a female leader.