Deputy Speaker stops MP for sounding like a Dalek

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Deputy Speaker stops MP talking 'like a Dalek'

As Scott Mann started his virtual speech to the Commons, it became clear that his audio was wrong.

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An MP has had his contribution to the House of Commons interrupted for sounding "like a Dalek".

Conservative Scott Mann was speaking via video link in a debate on dentistry services during the pandemic.

But a technical problem meant his audio became distorted, leaving his voice far lower than usual.

Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans told him: "Scott, you sound like a Dalek and I don't mean that unkindly. There's clearly a communications problem."

Their colleague having been likened to one of Dr Who's arch-enemies, MPs on both sides of the socially distanced House laughed, as Mr Mann, who represents North Cornwall, was left to tweak his equipment.