Watch as laughter erupts in a council chamber after opposition leader pokes fun at Tory defecting ‘disease’.
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00:00 I'd like to dedicate this speech to Leslie Thomas, a very proud public servant.
00:07 Before I start the speech I'd like to conduct a little health and safety check.
00:13 It may be something in the water but there are reports of a disease outbreak.
00:18 It started in the Westminster area.
00:22 Its Latin name is reported as Nauticus Ratus Titanicus.
00:27 It mainly affects politicians.
00:30 Symptoms include walking the floor.
00:35 So if any member feels symptomatic during this meeting, we are now erecting a barrier to prevent any spread.
00:45 So we're erecting this barrier to prevent any spread.
00:51 So if you do get the urge and you feel symptomatic, please don't.
00:56 It's going to be recycled, don't you worry.
01:02 Absolutely.