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Starmer and Badenoch Clash Over UK Economy at PMQs

5/14/2025

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In a fiery exchange during PMQs, Keir Starmer slammed the Conservative Party as “a dead party walking,” while Kemi Badenoch fired back, blaming Labour for rising unemployment. Starmer stood firm, defending Labour's trade deals as a boon for businesses. This clash underscored the deepening rift over economic management in the UK Parliament.

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In a fiery exchange during PMQs, Keir Starmer slammed the Conservative Party as “a dead party walking,” while Kemi Badenoch fired back, blaming Labour for rising unemployment. Starmer stood firm, defending Labour's trade deals as a boon for businesses. This clash underscored the deepening rift over economic management in the UK Parliament.