In a recent session of Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Labour leader Keir Starmer and Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch engaged in a heated exchange regarding government policy reversals and economic progress.
UK Government’s U-Turns Highlighted by Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch led the charge for Conservative MPs, listing various instances of what she termed U-turns by the government. Among the changes she referenced were adjustments to winter fuel payments and modifications to the two-child benefit cap.
Call for Leadership Changes
Badenoch also mentioned an unnamed minister who suggested in a newspaper that appointing a new leader might enhance the government’s standing with the public. This comment underscored concerns within the Conservative party about its current popularity.
Starmer’s Assurance on Economic Progress
In rebuttal, Starmer emphasized the government’s recent strides in the economy. He highlighted a decline in inflation and an increase in wages, claiming these changes indicated that “the country is turning a corner.”
Key Points from PMQs
- Badenoch enumerated U-turns on winter fuel payments and benefits.
- An unnamed minister’s comments suggested a leadership change may be beneficial.
- Starmer asserted economic improvements: falling inflation and rising wages.
- Starmer maintains that the UK is seeing positive momentum.
As PMQs concluded, attention shifted to other political parties, marking the end of this contentious exchange. Overall, the session underscored the ongoing debates surrounding government policy and leadership within the Conservative Party.
