Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs
Summary
Labour MPs criticised Conservative minister Kemi Badenoch for using harsh language during Prime Minister’s Questions. Badenoch called Labour’s education secretary “spiteful” and accused her of hurting Labour leader Keir Starmer. The Speaker of the House asked MPs to use more respectful language.Key Facts
- Kemi Badenoch called Labour’s education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, a “spiteful class warrior” during Prime Minister’s Questions.
- Labour’s Bridget Phillipson has a personal story of rising from poverty to success.
- Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warned MPs to use respectful language in the House of Commons.
- Badenoch accused Labour MPs of “cheering with 400 knives stuck in Starmer’s back,” referring to internal party betrayals.
- A heated argument occurred between Badenoch and Phillipson after the session.
- Labour whips planned to report Badenoch’s comments to the Speaker.
- Conservative sources denied bad behaviour and blamed Labour for provoking the conflict.
- Badenoch refused to apologise and defended her comments on social media.
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