Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch clashed with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions on September 3, 2025, pressing him on the small boats crisis and Angela Rayner’s resignation over a stamp duty scandal.
Badenoch, dubbing Starmer the “gaslighter in chief,” criticized his defense of Rayner, who breached the ministerial code by underpaying tax on a Hove flat.
Starmer praised Rayner’s transparency and housing achievements, rejecting calls to sack her earlier.
On immigration, Badenoch challenged Starmer’s consideration of compulsory ID cards, a policy met with public backlash on X.
Starmer emphasized focusing police on serious crimes like knife violence, not social media posts, and ruled out exiting the European Convention on Human Rights.
The heated exchange, following Parliament’s return, highlighted Labour’s vulnerabilities as Starmer faces a tough autumn with a looming budget and internal party dissent, while Badenoch seeks to capitalize on his faltering premiership.
Bodycare’s 32 store closures deepen the UK retail crisis, threatening jobs and high street vitality.
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as Labour grapples with Angela Rayner’s resignation and internal party dissent.
Nigel Farage’s US testimony on UK censorship, citing Graham Linehan’s arrest, ignited a free speech row.
Keir Starmer clashed with Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, addressing immigration, economic issues, and Angela Rayner’s tax scandal.
Keir Starmer’s ID card plan for migration control faces backlash, escalating political tensions.
Keir Starmer’s compulsory ID card proposal for migration control sparks public and political backlash.
Nigel Farage accused the UK of becoming an authoritarian censorship regime during his US House Judiciary Committee testimony.
Keir Starmer’s economic plans falter as resignations and a looming budget deficit challenge Labour’s credibility.
Rachel Reeves’ November 26 budget grapples with a £30 billion deficit and Labour’s internal crises.
Keir Starmer defends police focus on serious crime amid Nigel Farage’s censorship claims.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized police priorities following the arrest of Graham Linehan over social media posts on transgender issues.
Keir Starmer rejects censorship accusations as Nigel Farage escalates free speech debate in the US.
Nigel Farage’s US testimony on UK censorship fuels a heated free speech debate with Keir Starmer.
Angela Rayner quit as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary after admitting to underpaying stamp duty, breaching the ministerial code.
Keir Starmer rules out leaving the ECHR, defending its role despite immigration policy criticisms.
Baroness Poppy Gustafsson is reportedly resigning as investment minister, raising concerns for Keir Starmer’s economic agenda.
Good Morning Britain viewers expressed outrage over Keir Starmer's proposal for compulsory ID cards to address the migrant crisis.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns after admitting to underpaying stamp duty on a UK property.
Bodycare’s administration and 32 store closures highlight the ongoing decline of UK high street retail.
Sky News experiences sound issues during live reporting of Angela Rayner's resignation.
Keir Starmer struggles with a £30 billion deficit and Labour resignations, testing his leadership.
The Duchess of Kent, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Kensington Palace, prompting tributes from the Royal Family and public figures.
Bodycare’s closure of 32 stores signals a deepening crisis for UK high street retail amid economic pressures.
Zack Polanski secured a landslide victory to lead the Green Party, defeating Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns with a bold eco-populist vision.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch expressed 100% confidence in Scottish party leader Russell Findlay despite recent MSP defections.
Lord Tyrie urges the CMA to act swiftly on big tech monopolies.
A second A487 crash near Machynlleth disrupts holiday traffic.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood ramps up measures to combat Channel smuggling networks.
Prince Harry returns to Nottingham for the WellChild Awards, a city he holds dear.
Mary’s Meals feeds three million children daily across 16 countries.
