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PMQS as you've never seen it

Tory MP breaks strict Commons protocol to snap David Cameron in his last PMQs performance

Cameras are normally banned in the Commons

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IT'S PMQs like you've never seen it before.

As David Cameron stepped up to the despatch box for the last time as PM, one Tory MP flouted parliamentary rules by taking a sneaky picture of Mr Cameron's back.

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Robert Halfon risked the Tower to give the public a different perspective on Cameron's last PMQsCredit: @halfon4harlowMP/ Tiwtter
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Prime Minister David Cameron speaks during his last Prime Minister's QuestionsCredit: PA

Deputy Party chairman Robert Halfon said: "Will not forget David Cameron's last PMQs: a decent man who did best for our country creating millions of jobs."

Taking photos in the Chamber is banned, except the fixed TV cameras used to beam debates into living rooms across the country.

The picture, taken from just behind Mr Cameron's seat, gives the public a never before seen insight into the atmosphere in the Commons bear pit.

Some joked the photo could land Mr Halfon in the "Tower" if he was noticed by the Speaker.

A House of Commons spokeswoman said: "Photography is not generally permitted in the House of Commons Chamber, and where it is seen or reported to be happening the individual in question will be asked to stop by a member of staff.

"There are no sanctions for MPs who take photographs in the Chamber, but the Serjeant at Arms reminds any who do so of the rules."

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The PM waved to his family in the public gallery as he got a standing ovation in the CommonsCredit: BBC

The snap showed the packed Commons with Labour MP Chuka Umunna unable to find a seat and shadow Cabinet member Clive Lewis pulling a face of surprise at the PM.

Mr Cameron was given a standing ovation from MPs on his side of the Chamber with a smattering of Labour and SNP MPs also rising to their feet to applaud the departing PM when he finished.

Signing off after answering 5,500 questions at the despatch box as PM, Mr Cameron said: "I will watch these exchanges from the backbenches, I will miss the roar of the crowd, I will miss the barbs from the Opposition, but I will be willing you on."

Holding back tears as his family watched from the public gallery, he added: "Nothing is really impossible if you put your mind to it. After all, as I once said, I was the future once."

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