And, facing an empty opposition bench, the Prime Minister said the leader of the opposition is blowing a political opportunity.
John Briceno, Prime Minister
"Responding to the Leader of the Opposition's short notice, I think I will have to take some responsibility on that, but I was hoping that he would have been more understanding, but I guess - I don't think there is a boycotting, it's only him boycotting he is the only one that comes to house meetings, and it's going to help me to be better today."
"My wife is in the gallery, so I have to be my best behavior. But also, Madam Speaker I was hoping that the leader would understand that we are 19 days away from a by-election in Toledo East, and that we all understand that whilst the work of the host cannot stop, we also need to do some campaigning."
"I guess he probably done throw in the towel that he will not going to win in Toledo East."
