HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer has Kemi Badenoch visibly shaking at PMQs

In this fiery exchange from Prime Minister’s Questions, Keir Starmer goes head-to-head with Kemi Badenoch in a sharp back-and-forth over Labour’s economic plans, taxation, and foreign policy. But despite her usual confidence, Badenoch struggles to land any decisive blows on the Prime Minister — and Starmer once again makes the Conservative leader look rather silly.

The debate opens with Badenoch pressing Starmer over higher taxes under Labour, accusing the government of preparing to raise the tax burden on working people. Starmer, however, pushes back hard, framing Labour’s economic approach as fair, transparent, and focused on rebuilding public services after years of underfunding.

As Rachel Reeves' Spending Review looms, the tension builds. Badenoch attempts to cast doubt on Labour’s fiscal credibility, but Starmer remains firm, repeating his commitment to economic stability, green investment, and protecting vital institutions like the NHS and state education.

One of the more controversial moments comes when Badenoch criticises the government’s reported plans to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands. Starmer addresses the issue head-on, defending the move as part of a principled foreign policy rooted in international law and historical justice — a position that receives backing from parts of the House.

This exchange offers a clear view of the current political landscape: a newly empowered Labour government facing aggressive opposition, but holding firm under scrutiny. While Badenoch continues to face sniping from within her own party, not least from Robert Jenrick, today’s session leaves her struggling to shift the momentum.

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