Sir Keir Starmer Claims Tory Party is in Meltdown

Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, faced a fierce attack during the final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) of the year. Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, accused Sunak of causing chaos within the Conservative Party, with everyone else having to bear the consequences.

Rebel Tory MPs Threaten to "Kill" Emergency Rwanda Deportation Legislation

Sunak was criticized for failing to rein in rebel Tory MPs who are threatening to block emergency legislation on Rwanda deportations in the coming year. These right-wing rebels, known as the "Five Families," are composed of five different Tory groups. They have accused the Prime Minister of being weak on tackling small boats and not taking sufficient action to limit the influence of European courts on the British justice system.

Labour Leader Mocks Sunak's Leadership Abilities

Sir Keir Starmer took the opportunity to ridicule Sunak's leadership skills, stating that Tory MPs have criticized him as being incapable, inexperienced, and arrogant. Starmer questioned the invite list for Sunak's upcoming Christmas party, sarcastically commenting on the lack of support among his own party members.

Sunak Highlights Conservative Achievements

Rishi Sunak responded by emphasizing the accomplishments of the Conservative government over the past year. He mentioned halving inflation, economic growth, reduced debt, improved healthcare waiting lists, decreased illegal boat crossings, and upcoming tax cuts to support working families in the new year.

Starmer Urges PM to Focus on Country, not Party Factions

Sir Keir Starmer called on the Prime Minister to prioritize the needs of the country over internal party divisions. He criticized Tory backbenchers for engaging in factionalism, comparing them to members of the Mafia. Starmer emphasized the importance of addressing homelessness and other pressing issues affecting families.

Sunak Highlights Government's Achievements in Home Building

Rishi Sunak defended the government's record on home building, pointing out that the number of new homes delivered in the past year was higher than during any year of the previous Labour government. He also highlighted the significant decrease in rough sleeping and child poverty under the Conservative government.