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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash Over Economic Policies and Liz Truss's Legacy at PMQs

The debate highlighted ongoing tensions over national insurance, tax policies, and the impact of Liz Truss's controversial tenure as Prime Minister.

  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer exchanged heated remarks over economic strategies and the legacy of Liz Truss during Prime Minister's Questions.
  • Sunak criticized Starmer for focusing on Truss's book, suggesting he should pay more attention to his deputy's tax advice amid a police investigation into Angela Rayner.
  • Starmer challenged Sunak on his plans to scrap national insurance, questioning the financial implications for the NHS and state pensions.
  • The session also touched on broader issues, including the economic fallout from Truss's policies, with Starmer linking her unpopularity to Sunak.
  • Both leaders used the platform to assert their positions on past and current economic policies, setting the stage for further political battles.
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