It looks as though Labour’s loquacious Keith Vaz may have met his match this morning, when Russell Brand appeared before his Home Affairs Committee.
Giving evidence on drug policy as an addict now in recovery, the Essex-born comedian was on sparkling form. Memorable lines include:
“I see you’ve incorporated the word ‘briefly’ into the question as you’ve already noticed my propensity for verbosity.”
Asked by a Conservative MP as to consideration given to victims of drug-related offences, Brand exclaimed:
“You can tell what party they’re in from their questions, innit?”
And alluding to the Home Office’s disastrous handling of Abu Qatada’s extradition:
“Who’s next, Theresa May? She may not show up! Check she knows what day it is.”
If only some MPs were as expressive.



















