Former Prime Minister Mohammed Champagne has been left red-faced in parliament in his first speech in the House of Representatives since being ousted as Red Leader by long serving deputy Jack Spaniel.
Champagne rose to speak five minutes in to a debate on "The appropriate treatment for German measles discussion" bill, just after Tory Party MP Eric Holding has introduced his bill to parliament for a second time, which Champagne was vocally supportive of.
"Mr. Speaker", proceeded Champagne, "it is a pleasure to rise before you, now, as the member for Blightpool, proud local advocate and Prime Minister of this great country". There was a sequence of silence before United Alliance leader Peter K York broke the silence in the half-empty chamber; "Prime Minister?".
Prime Minister Jack Spaniel reportedly left the chamber at the end of Champagne's speech, complaining of nausea. Champagne's speech lasted a full two minutes before he grew tired of the laughter from opposite benches and from the media gallery.
The former Prime Minister told media he was "Actually quite embarrassed" over the gaffe and might "Have to say sorry to Jack".
Pete J Hudson, CBS News.
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