HIGHLIGHTS: Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch in furious clash over China spy scandal at PMQs

In this explosive session of Prime Minister’s Questions, Kemi Badenoch takes on Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the China spy scandal that has rocked Westminster. Following shocking revelations about alleged Chinese espionage inside the UK government, and the case being dropped, the two leaders trade accusations in a tense and dramatic Commons showdown.

Badenoch, leading the opposition, accuses Starmer of failing to protect national security and turning a blind eye to Beijing’s growing influence in British politics. She demands answers on how alleged spies were able to infiltrate government departments and whether the Prime Minister’s administration ignored early intelligence warnings.

Starmer hits back forcefully, defending the government’s response and accusing the Conservatives of hypocrisy and opportunism, reminding the House of previous Tory failures to act on foreign interference. The debate quickly escalates, with sharp exchanges over national security, foreign policy, and the need to safeguard Britain’s democracy and data integrity.

This PMQs highlights compilation captures every heated moment — from Badenoch’s blistering attacks to Starmer’s sharp retorts — against a backdrop of growing public concern about China’s activities in the UK. The chamber erupts with heckles, applause, and tension as both leaders try to seize control of the narrative.

Whether you see this as a test of Starmer’s leadership or Badenoch’s political ambition, this Commons clash over the China spy scandal is a defining moment in UK politics.

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