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Starmer and Badenoch clash on immigration and budget during PMQ's


Published on 2024-12-05 06:30:57 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Leader of the Opposotion Kemi Badenoch clash on immigration and budget during Prime Minister's Questions.

During Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Labour leader Keir Starmer and Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch engaged in a heated debate over immigration and the budget. Starmer criticized the government's handling of immigration, particularly highlighting the issue of small boat crossings and the lack of a returns agreement with France. He accused the government of failing to control immigration effectively. In response, Badenoch defended the government's policies, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to immigration that supports economic growth while managing numbers. She also touched on the recent budget, defending the government's economic strategy and tax policies, arguing that they were necessary for long-term economic stability. The exchange underscored the ongoing political tension regarding immigration policy and economic management in the UK.

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