Political turbulence at Prime Minister’s Questions

Sir Keir criticizes Sunak’s background
Clash over green policies, Gaza

While certain Conservatives may be attempting to compel a leadership change, Prime Minister’s Questions provided insight into the political turbulence that will persist until the election, assuming Rishi Sunak maintains his position.

Sir Keir Starmer vacillated erratically through various matters, capitalising on each occasion to launch personal assaults against Mr. Sunak.

Mr. Sunak’s background and affluence were the focus of the Labour leader’s criticism, which he reiterated from earlier this month, claiming the prime minister “does not comprehend” Britain.

Furthermore, his former occupation faced criticism when it was suggested that he amassed millions by wagering on the plight of employed individuals throughout the financial crisis.

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However, Sir Keir was preoccupied with divisions within the Conservative Party.

He levied allegations against Mr. Sunak, contending that his former minister, Sir Simon Clarke, “bullied” him within his own party by demanding his resignation as prime minister.

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Fiery Accusations on Gaza Conflict

The prime minister then attacked Labour’s green policies, asserting that the party’s £28 billion investment pledge would result in increased taxes.

Additionally, he criticised Sir Keir’s legal career, noting for the second consecutive week that he represented Hizb-ut Tahrir, an organisation that was labelled a terrorist organisation by the government last week.

He also referred to the Labour leader as “the human weathervane” due to his inconsistent stances throughout the years.

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In the interim, Sir Keir witnessed Mr. Sunak’s claim that he had “changed my party” betray him indignantly when questioned about the situation in Gaza.

Labour frontbench MPs appeared, to put it mildly, irate as Birmingham Hall Green MP Tahir Ali claimed that Mr. Sunak had “the blood of thousands of innocent people on his hands” due to the government’s stance on the conflict and its demand for an “immediate ceasefire.”

That is not the official position of Labour.

The Labour leader remained immobile and directed his gaze forward as Mr. Sunak responded to enthusiastic applause: “That is the visage of the transformed Labour Party.”

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