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Kwarteng Critiques Starmer's Attacks, Boosts Farage's Credibility

5/30/2025

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Kwasi Kwarteng slammed Prime Minister Starmer's personal jabs at Nigel Farage, branding them a "disaster" that inadvertently boosts Farage's credibility. He highlighted Labour's anxiety over Reform UK's growing sway and challenged the economic soundness of Farage's ideas. Meanwhile, Reform's Zia Yusuf dismissed Starmer's reaction as a sign of panic, reflecting Labour's slipping poll standings.

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Kwasi Kwarteng slammed Prime Minister Starmer's personal jabs at Nigel Farage, branding them a "disaster" that inadvertently boosts Farage's credibility. He highlighted Labour's anxiety over Reform UK's growing sway and challenged the economic soundness of Farage's ideas. Meanwhile, Reform's Zia Yusuf dismissed Starmer's reaction as a sign of panic, reflecting Labour's slipping poll standings.