Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech – UK politics live
Summary
UK supermarkets have been asked by the government to consider freezing prices of some essential foods to help with rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, the UK government is relaxing sanctions on Russian oil refined in other countries, a move that has drawn criticism from both opposition politicians and a Labour MP concerned about relations with Ukraine.Key Facts
- The UK government wants supermarkets to voluntarily freeze prices on some essential food items.
- This plan is different from the Scottish government's idea of mandatory price caps.
- A Treasury minister said the government is just exploring ideas to help with the cost of living, not making an official announcement.
- The government recently allowed imports of Russian oil refined outside Russia, easing previous sanctions.
- This decision faces criticism from Conservative MPs and some Labour MPs who see it as harmful to UK energy independence and support for Ukraine.
- Emily Thornberry, a Labour MP, said Ukrainians feel let down by this move because sanctions affect Russia’s economy and war efforts.
- Labour MP Wes Streeting, who resigned saying he lost confidence in Labour leader Keir Starmer, will make a speech outlining his views before the main parliamentary debate.
- Tory MP Kemi Badenoch plans to question Starmer about these issues during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs).
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