The latest Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) session saw a heated exchange between Labour leader Keir Starmer and Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch, as the two sparred over the state of the UK economy.
Starmer's Attack on Economic Record
Starmer wasted no time in launching a scathing critique of the government's economic policies, citing recent forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) that paint a bleak picture. "The OBR's projections show stagnant growth and rising debt," Starmer declared, "while working families continue to struggle with the cost of living."
Badenoch's Defence
Badenoch, standing in for Rishi Sunak, hit back, accusing Starmer of "talking down Britain" and ignoring positive indicators like falling inflation. "This government has taken tough decisions to stabilise the economy," she argued, "while Labour offers nothing but empty rhetoric."
Key Points of Contention
- The OBR's revised growth forecasts
- Impact of interest rates on mortgages
- Public sector pay disputes
- Labour's alternative economic plan
The clash highlighted the deepening political divide as the next general election approaches, with both sides keen to position themselves as the party of economic competence.
