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Rishi Sunak told Sir Keir Starmer he would “not take lectures from someone who thought it was right to defend terrorists” as the pair clashed during Prime Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday 7 February).The Labour leader listed a number of the prime minister’s recent gaffes as he spoke at the despatch box, before concluding “his own MPs are saying he simply does not get what Britain needs”.“Mr Speaker, I’m not going to take any lectures about ‘getting Britain’ from a man who thought it was right to defend terrorists,” the prime minister responded, to cheers from Conservative MPs. More

Laura Trott does not believe Rishi Sunak should apologise after he derided Labour’s policy on transgender rights during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday 7 February.The prime minister has come under fire for mocking Sir Keir Starmer’s track record on trans rights while Brianna Ghey’s mother was a guest in parliament.In a fiery exchange, Mr Sunak accused the Labour leader of u-turning on his definition of a woman.“I don’t think we should make this a huge issue about trans,” Ms Trott, the chief secretary to the Treasury, said after PMQs.She was asked twice if Mr Sunak should apologise for his comments. More

If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or are struggling to cope, The Samaritans offer support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.An MP fought back tears as he shared his story of attempting suicide in 2021.Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions on Tuesday (7 February), Conservative MP Elliot Colburn became emotional as he apologised to family and friends and thanked the NHS for their care.“I felt alone, scared, and like there was no way out… But I don’t recognize that man anymore,” he said. More

Sir Keir Starmer opened PMQs with a jibe at Rishi Sunak’s recent bet.The prime minister has faced criticism after betting £1,000 on being able to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda before the next election.He made the wager during an interview with Piers Morgan.“Mr Speaker, a year ago, the prime minister promised to bring NHS waiting lists down. Isn’t he glad he didn’t bet £1,000 on it?” Sir Keir asked, drawing laughter from the chamber.“At least I stand by my commitments,” Mr Sunak responded, suggesting Sir Keir is “indecisive”. More

Rishi Sunak faced backlash for making a transgender “joke” during Prime Minister’s Questions today (7 February), as Brianna Ghey’s mother watched on in the gallery.The prime minister joked that Sir Keir Starmer had changed his position on “defining a woman” following the Labour leader’s tribute to the murdered schoolgirl and her mother, Esther Ghey.Accusing Mr Starmer of “breaking every single promise he was elected on”, the Prime Minister said: “I think I have counted almost 30 in the last year. Pensions, planning, peerages, public sector pay, tuition fees, childcare, second referendums, defining a woman, although in fairness that was only 99 percent of a u-turn.”Mr Starmer replied: “Of all the weeks to say that, when Brianna’s mother is in this chamber. Shame.“Parading as a man of integrity when he’s got absolutely no responsibility.” More

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer sent well wishes to King Charles III following his cancer diagnosis.The party leaders sent get well messages to the monarch as they spoke at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 7 February.His Majesty, 75, has postponed all public-facing duties but is continuing with behind-the-scenes work on his red boxes of state papers.Charles usually has a weekly audience with Mr Sunak on Wednesday.The PM said he was thankful the King’s cancer has been “caught early”. More

Nadine Dorries claimed David Cameron has a “problem with women” and should talk to them like he speaks to “his pals from Eton.”Speaking to Times Radio, the former culture secretary said that, though she liked George Osborne and the foreign secretary “very much”, the pair “looked down their nose” at at MPs who “didn’t come from the right backgrounds” when she was elected in 2005.“Every time there’s an election… I want to shake [Lord] Cameron and say… you have a problem with women, talk to women like you do to everybody else, to your pals from Eton.” More

Former Neighbours actress Holly Valance has backed Jacob Rees-Mogg to be the next prime minister as she hit out at “crap” left-wing political ideology.The former popstar, who is married to billionaire luxury property tycoon Nick Candy, also praised Liz Truss at the launch of her Popular Conservatism group on Tuesday (6 February).In an interview with GB News, the former model said: “The speakers were fantastic. I thought Liz [Truss] was really interesting to listen to, Jacob [Rees-Mogg] for prime minister, the MP for Ashfield [Lee Anderson] was awesome, love a northerner, straight to the point and very sensible.” More