The latest Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) session between Labour leader Keir Starmer and Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was nothing short of explosive. The heated debate covered everything from Brexit fallout to economic policy, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats.
1. Brexit Blowback
Starmer didn't hold back, accusing Sunak of "failing to clean up the Brexit mess" while the economy struggles. Sunak fired back, claiming Labour had "no credible plan" for the UK's future outside the EU.
2. NHS Funding Feud
The Labour leader hammered the government on NHS waiting times, branding them "a national disgrace." Sunak countered with figures showing record investment, but Starmer dismissed these as "empty promises."
3. Tax Tussle
Sunak attempted to paint Labour as the party of higher taxes, while Starmer accused the Tories of "protecting billionaire friends" instead of working families.
4. Education Exchange
The discussion turned fiery when Starmer highlighted crumbling school buildings, prompting Sunak to remind MPs of Labour's own record on education funding.
5. Cost of Living Clash
Perhaps the most passionate moment came as Starmer listed families choosing between "heating and eating," with Sunak insisting his government was providing "unprecedented support."
6. Immigration In-fighting
The Rwanda deportation policy sparked sharp exchanges, with Starmer calling it "a costly distraction" and Sunak defending it as essential for border control.
7. Union Jibes
Sunak mocked Starmer's relationship with trade unions, while the Labour leader accused the PM of "attacking workers' rights."
8. Leadership Question
In a final barb, Starmer questioned whether Sunak was "strong enough to lead," prompting a defiant response about "delivering on priorities."
The session ended with both leaders claiming victory, but political analysts suggest neither landed a knockout blow in this latest Westminster showdown.
