Story perspectives

Starmer Faces Criticism Amid Labour's Election Struggles

12/18/2025

Center

Starmer Defends Labour

Keir Starmer, Labour leader, faced criticism during PMQs of 2025 as Badenoch mocked Labour over internal strife and Welsh support.
Polls show Labour at 10% in local elections, trailing Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.
Starmer condemned the NHS five-day strike as irresponsible, while the British Medical Association (BMA) rejected proposals as inadequate.
Starmer jabbed Reform UK over its ex-leader's bribery scandal, prompting calls for an independent investigation into foreign interference.

Right

Pochin Condemns Trial

Sarah Pochin (Reform UK MP) condemned the government's support for a puberty blocker trial as "state-sponsored child abuse" during PMQs on December 17, 2025.
Pochin labeled Sir Keir Starmer (Labour) as making "silly" comments.
Pochin highlighted concerns over consent for looked-after children.
Pochin criticized Health Secretary Wes Streeting's backing of the puberty blocker trial.
Labour MP Jonathan Hinder backed her stance, saying children need compassion rather than medical intervention.

1 of 2

Starmer Defends Labour

Keir Starmer, Labour leader, faced criticism during PMQs of 2025 as Badenoch mocked Labour over internal strife and Welsh support.
Polls show Labour at 10% in local elections, trailing Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.
Starmer condemned the NHS five-day strike as irresponsible, while the British Medical Association (BMA) rejected proposals as inadequate.
Starmer jabbed Reform UK over its ex-leader's bribery scandal, prompting calls for an independent investigation into foreign interference.

1 / 2