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Badenoch Challenges Starmer on Budget, Highlights UK Divisions

12/4/2025

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Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Leader, challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer during Prime Minister's Questions over the budget.
She cited the resignation of Richard Hughes, head of the Office for Budget Responsibility, as evidence.
Starmer defended his government, arguing it addresses the economic mess left by the Tories.
Badenoch mocked his leadership.
She highlighted divisions over fiscal policy in the UK.

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Story summary

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Leader, challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer during Prime Minister's Questions over the budget.
She cited the resignation of Richard Hughes, head of the Office for Budget Responsibility, as evidence.
Starmer defended his government, arguing it addresses the economic mess left by the Tories.
Badenoch mocked his leadership.
She highlighted divisions over fiscal policy in the UK.