David Cameron reeled off a string of gags about the Labour leadership crisis in his last session of Prime Minister’s Questions before handing power to Theresa May.
In the final standoff between Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn, he landed a comic blow on the labour leader’s recent struggles, comparing him to the Black Knight comedy character known for overconfidence and refusal to admit defeat.
Adressing Corbyn, Cameron said:"I'm beginning to admire his tenacity. He's reminding me of the Black Knight in Monty Python.
“He's been kicked so many times he says 'keep going, it's only a flesh wound'."
Corbyn responded to laughter by asking the Prime Minister to “personally thank his mother for her advice on ties and suits” and assured the Commons he would be carefully considering her suggestions.
He added that the Prime Minister's resignation was perfect timing for him to take over Len Goodman's role as the judge for Strictly Come Dancing, following a joke Cameron made about having an "empty diary" this afternoon.
Mr Cameron is expected to appear at Buckingham Palace at 5pm today for a meeting with the Queen, where he will relinquish power. After that, Theresa May will be appointed Prime Minister and begin the task of forming her government.
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