Keir Starmer is currently engaging with Members of Parliament during Prime Minister’s Questions, just a week prior to Rachel Reeves presenting her critical Budget.

During the session, the Prime Minister clashed with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch over speculations surrounding the Government’s tax plans for the upcoming Budget. This exchange follows Rachel Reeves’ recent decision to abandon a proposed income tax increase, deviating from the initial manifesto pledge.

Badenoch criticized the government, accusing them of improvising their strategies and labeling them as the “Government of guesswork.” In response, Starmer expressed strong disapproval, accusing the Tories of aiming to revert the country to “Austerity 2.0” and emphasizing the need for a fresh approach.

Starmer highlighted that the Budget details will be unveiled by the Government next week and criticized the Tories for failing to learn from past errors, emphasizing their desire to repeat failed policies.

In other parliamentary discussions, various MPs raised issues ranging from banking errors to smartphone bans in schools. The session also witnessed emotional moments as MPs shared personal experiences, touching on mental health challenges and the importance of emotional openness.

The Prime Minister acknowledged the concerns raised, promising to address issues like gambling-related suicides and asylum system reforms. The political atmosphere in the House was charged, with debates ranging from taxation policies to social issues, reflecting the diverse concerns of the public.