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PMQs watch live - WASPI women fury as Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch go head-to-head

PMQs watch live - WASPI women fury as Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch go head-to-head


Published on 2024-12-18 07:00:48 - The Daily Mirror
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  • On Tuesday the government was accused of betraying the 3.5million women born in the 1950s who missed out pension payments. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who previously supported the WASPI campaign in opposition, defended the decision not to pay out ...

The article from the Mirror discusses the latest session of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) where Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak engaged in a heated exchange. Key points include Starmer's criticism of the government's handling of the economy, particularly focusing on the rising mortgage rates and the cost of living crisis. He accused the Conservatives of economic mismanagement. In response, Sunak defended his government's actions, highlighting measures taken to support households and businesses, and attempted to shift some blame onto global economic conditions. Additionally, the session touched on other political issues like the NHS waiting times and the ongoing strikes. The atmosphere was described as combative, with both leaders trying to score political points ahead of upcoming local elections. The article also mentions the presence of Kemi Badenoch, the Business Secretary, who was noted for her potential leadership ambitions within the Conservative Party.

Read the Full The Mirror Article at:
[ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/pmqs-live-keir-starmer-kemi-34334401 ]
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