Kemi Badenoch adopted a calm tone at PMQs regarding the murder of Henry Nowak, contrasting with her usual combativeness. This shift may be strategic, influenced by the sensitive nature of the case and Nigel Farage's rhetoric, while also reflecting her long-held views on "identity politics."
The Conservatives have referred Nigel Farage to the parliamentary standards commissioner over an undeclared £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, received shortly before Farage announced his candidacy in the 2024 general election. Tory chair Kevin Hollinrake said Farage was obliged to report all political donations and the party demanded to know what he is hiding.
Sir Keir Starmer defended his government's record at Prime Minister's Questions, rejecting Kemi Badenoch's accusation that he had 'squandered his political capital' saving himself. The Conservative leader said the PM had presided over 'one disaster after another' and was focused on 'saving his own skin'. Starmer highlighted Labour's achievements including rights at work, renter security and lifting 500,000 children out of poverty. The exchange came after the Commons voted 335-233 against referring Starmer to the Privileges Committee over claims he misled MPs about Lord Mandelson's vetting as UK ambassador to the US.
Farage was given £5m by the Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general electionExclusive: Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024Here is the running order for PMQs.Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, Anna Isaac reports. Continue reading...
Farage was given £5m by the Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general electionExclusive: Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024Here is the running order for PMQs.Nigel Farage was given £5m by the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 British general election, Anna Isaac reports. Continue reading...
The Conservatives have referred Nigel Farage to the parliamentary standards commissioner after the Guardian reported he received a £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing his candidacy in the 2024 election. As a new MP, Farage was obliged to report all political donations received in the previous 12 months. The Tories said the situation 'stinks' and demanded Reform come clean, while Labour accused Farage of breaking parliamentary rules on declaring political donations.
Steve Reed has dismissed 15 Labour MPs who voted with Kemi Badenoch's motion to refer Keir Starmer to the privileges committee as 'usual suspects', playing down the prospect of disciplinary action. The government won the vote comfortably, with 53 Labour MPs not participating in the division. Starmer will face Badenoch at what will be the final PMQs of the 2024-26 parliamentary session, with parliament proroguing at 1.15pm.
Steve Reed has dismissed 15 Labour MPs who voted with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's motion calling for Starmer to be referred to the privileges committee as 'usual suspects'. The housing secretary played down the prospect of the rebels having the whip withdrawn, saying '99% of us are united with the prime minister'. Only 15 of 53 Labour MPs who did not take part in the division actually voted with Badenoch. Starmer faces his final PMQs of the 2024-26 parliamentary session today before parliament prorogues at 1.15pm.
Steve Reed has dismissed 15 Labour MPs who voted with Kemi Badenoch's motion calling for Keir Starmer to be referred to the privileges committee as 'usual suspects'. The housing secretary told Times Radio and Sky News he was not bothered by the rebels, emphasizing that 99% of Labour MPs are united. The vote was won comfortably by the government, with 53 Labour MPs not participating in the division. This is the last PMQs of the 2024-26 parliamentary session before parliament prorogues at 1.15pm.
PMQs takes place today as the final session of the 2024-26 parliamentary session. The government comfortably won Kemi Badenoch's vote to refer Keir Starmer to the privileges committee. Fifteen Labour MPs rebelled by voting with Badenoch, while 53 did not take part in the division. Housing secretary Steve Reed played down the prospect of the rebels losing the whip, calling them a handful of usual suspects.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed discussions occurred regarding a potential diplomatic role for aide Matthew Doyle, while defending the appointment process of Lord Mandelson amid opposition accusations of cronyism.
Keir Starmer faces PMQs today with the Peter Mandelson vetting row dominating the Westminster agenda. Olly Robbins, the former Foreign Office permanent secretary whom Starmer sacked, gave evidence to MPs yesterday, with Labour MPs warning the prime minister's leadership is now on borrowed time. Former cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill said Robbins should get his job back.
Keir Starmer told MPs he did not mislead the Commons over the Peter Mandelson vetting controversy, accepting that information should have been provided to Parliament but denying he lied. The Prime Minister survived a parliamentary session where Kemi Badenoch failed to table a no confidence motion. The controversy stems from Starmer's decision to appoint Mandelson despite concerns about his business record and friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, with claims that Olly Robbins used discretion to overrule the vetting recommendation. Critics argue the appointment was made because Mandelson was seen as a suitable interlocutor for Donald Trump.
