Starmer faces first PMQs since boosting defence finances

Sir Keir Starmer has confronted Conservative chief Kemi Badenoch for the primary time since saying a lift to the defence finances.

Badenoch pressed Starmer on what particular actions he would take to make sure Ukraine is concerned in peace negotiations.

He affirmed: "It is right Ukraine must be at the table in negotiations."

Badenoch then reminded him of her suggestion to the prime minister over the weekend to chop the help finances.

In response, the PM dismissed her affect, saying: "She didn’t feature in my thinking at all" relating to the defence spending enhance.

He added: "I was so busy at the weekend I didn’t see her proposal," and quipped "she’s appointed herself the saviour of Western civilisation – it’s a desperate search for relevance."

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