Keir Starmer makes a fool out of Kemi Badenoch after bizarre G7 attack

In a fiery exchange in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch lock horns following the government’s announcement of increased defence spending, including the purchase of additional F-35 fighter jets to bolster the UK’s air capabilities.

The defence announcement was meant to signal strength on the global stage, but the debate quickly turned political when Kemi Badenoch launched a personal attack on Starmer for missing Prime Minister’s Questions earlier in the week due to his attendance at the G7 summit in The Hague. She accused the Labour government of being “impotent and incompetent,” claiming the Prime Minister was avoiding scrutiny at home while posing abroad.

But Starmer wasn’t about to let it slide. In a sharp and composed response, he branded Badenoch’s comments as “unserious”, reminding the House that international diplomacy — especially during rising global tensions — is a core duty of any serious leader. He dismissed her remarks as political theatre, contrasting them with Labour’s strategic defence plans and commitment to NATO.

This clip captures the moment Starmer reasserts control of the chamber, exposing what many saw as a desperate swipe from the Tory backbenches. The exchange offers a clear look at the new tone in British politics, with defence, global leadership, and credibility front and centre.

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