Keir Starmer has strongly criticized the Conservative Party during Prime Minister’s Questions by delivering a scathing insult aimed at Liz Truss.
The Prime Minister accused Kemi Badenoch of behaving like she was “auditioning” for the former disgraced Tory Prime Minister’s role. The session also saw questions directed at Keir Starmer regarding Donald Trump’s recent criticisms of Europe.
In a separate exchange, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey condemned Trump’s comments, labeling them as a threat to Europe’s existence. Davey urged the Prime Minister to address Trump’s attempts to influence UK democracy, to which the PM responded by emphasizing a united Europe’s support for Ukraine.
Further, Keir Starmer denounced Reform for appointing a “white supremacist” to lead a council and accused Nigel Farage of instigating “chaos and division.” The Prime Minister condemned scandals within Reform-run local authorities, highlighting voters’ disappointment. Recent events involving racist remarks by Reform members have sparked public outrage.
In response to various MPs’ queries, the PM emphasized the importance of jury trials in the justice system and defended the government’s economic policies against opposition criticism.
The ongoing political discourse also touched on issues surrounding Rockstar Games, with concerns raised about employee dismissals and allegations of union busting. The PM assured a thorough investigation into the matter.
Additionally, discussions at PMQs addressed topics such as church funding, Brexit-related concerns, and NHS staff strikes. Notable exchanges included calls for a Customs Union, critiques of austerity measures, and debates over energy bills.
The session concluded with both sides trading barbs over policy decisions and party allegiances, reflecting the ongoing tensions in UK politics.