BEST BITS: Angela Rayner grilled by MPs at PMQs

Catch all the must-see moments from this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions, where Angela Rayner stepped in for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and faced a barrage of questions across a wide political spectrum. In a session marked by tension, urgency and political theatre, the Commons delivered a striking glimpse into the pressures facing the new Labour government.

Among the standout exchanges, Jeremy Corbyn delivers a powerful intervention, calling for a full public inquiry into the UK’s complicity in Israel’s actions in Gaza. His challenge adds to growing demands for accountability over arms sales and diplomatic support for the Israeli government.

Calvin Bailey MP takes aim at Reform UK, demanding condemnation of their criticism of Britain’s head of the armed forces, following a controversial protest at RAF Brize Norton linked to Palestinian solidarity campaigners. Bailey’s remarks draw a sharp line between national security and the rising tide of political opportunism.

Meanwhile, Conservative MPs use the session to relentlessly target Labour’s recent policy U-turns and what they label as early signs of government dysfunction. From the economy to defence, Rayner faces pointed attacks but holds the line, defending Labour’s approach to reform and stability.

The Liberal Democrats also make their presence felt, urging the government to reconsider planned cuts to disability benefits, citing growing hardship and the need for a compassionate welfare system.

This highlights compilation captures the heat, depth and drama of a pivotal PMQs — as Labour navigates the realities of government and pressure mounts across all fronts.

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