In a surprise turn of events, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will face off against opposition leader Keir Starmer and other MPs in the final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) of the 2024-26 parliamentary session. Initially, Starmer had hoped to avoid a PMQs today, but the session will now proceed as planned, offering a chance for the Labour leader to reflect on the significant legislation passed during the current parliamentary term. The session is also expected to be a tense affair, following a vote in which the government narrowly secured the referral of Labour leader Keir Starmer to the privileges committee, a move championed by Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch. The outcome of this vote has sparked relief among government ranks, but the opposition remains vocal in its criticism of the move.
PM will face Kemi Badenoch and other MPs at final PMQs of the 2024-26 parliamentary sessionGood morning. Originally Keir Starmer was hoping that there would not be a need for a PMQs today, but we have got one, and it will definitely be the last of the 2024-26 parliamentary session. It will be a chance for Starmer to reflect on all the legislation passed.There is some relief that the government won the vote on Kemi Badenoch’s call for Starmer to be referred to the privileges committee with ease. Here is our overnight story by Pippa Crerar, Ben Quinn and Jessica Elgot. Continue reading...
