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Starmer Calls Tories 'Dead Party' Amid Trade Deal Talks

5/16/2025

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Starmer Slams Conservatives

In a fiery session of Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer slammed the Conservatives as a "dead party walking," while championing a new UK-US trade deal that promises lower tariffs. He also condemned alarming arson attacks targeting his family. Meanwhile, former Reform MP Rupert Lowe took aim at Nigel Farage, branding him as the leader of a "cult" amid rising tensions within the party.

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Starmer Sparks Controversy

Sir Keir Starmer's immigration speech ignited fierce criticism, as he described Britain as an "island of strangers," drawing parallels to Enoch Powell's controversial views. While figures like John McDonnell and Jeremy Corbyn condemned his remarks, some Labour MPs rallied behind Starmer, arguing that immigration concerns mirror deeper societal challenges. This clash underscores the growing rifts within the party.

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Starmer Slams Conservatives

In a fiery session of Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer slammed the Conservatives as a "dead party walking," while championing a new UK-US trade deal that promises lower tariffs. He also condemned alarming arson attacks targeting his family. Meanwhile, former Reform MP Rupert Lowe took aim at Nigel Farage, branding him as the leader of a "cult" amid rising tensions within the party.

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