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PMQs LIVE: MPs erupt as Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer clash over migration


Published on 2025-02-12 07:40:53 - MSN
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  • The Prime Minister and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch clash at the Despatch box in the Common at Prime Minister's Questions soon.

The article discusses a heated session of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) where Kemi Badenoch, the Business and Trade Secretary, and Labour leader Keir Starmer clashed over migration issues. The confrontation arose after Badenoch criticized Starmer for his stance on Brexit and his perceived lack of understanding of the public's concerns about immigration. Starmer responded by accusing the government of failing to control immigration, particularly highlighting the increase in net migration figures. The session was marked by loud exchanges and interruptions from MPs, reflecting the contentious nature of the debate. Badenoch defended the government's policies, while Starmer attacked the Conservative's handling of the economy and immigration, suggesting that their policies were not in line with public sentiment or economic needs.

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