Overview
- Independent MP Rupert Lowe urged a legally binding referendum on reintroducing the death penalty, linking the call to violent crimes and immigration concerns.
- Keir Starmer told Parliament capital punishment is not the answer, saying it does not work and has resulted in innocent people being executed.
- The Prime Minister said the priority is improving the criminal justice response rather than pursuing capital punishment.
- Starmer defended his leadership at PMQs, describing his team as united and pointing to upgraded growth forecasts and new investment.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting denied involvement in any plot to oust the Prime Minister as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch attacked No 10 and pressed about adviser Morgan McSweeney.