Kemi Badenoch: A “self-appointed saviour of Western civilisation” – UK Prime Minister

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired back at Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, dismissing her claim that he cut the aid budget based on her advice.

Starmer also took a jab at Badenoch’s stance, calling her a “self-appointed saviour of Western civilisation” – implying that she’s desperately seeking relevance ¹.

The exchange began when Badenoch suggested that Starmer had followed her recommendation to reduce aid spending, while questioning inconsistencies in the government’s defence budget figures.

However, Starmer flatly denied being influenced by Badenoch’s suggestion, saying she didn’t even feature in his thinking over the weekend ¹.

Starmer’s criticism didn’t stop there. He quipped that Badenoch has appointed herself as the saviour of Western civilisation, highlighting what he sees as her desperate attempt to stay relevant.

The Prime Minister’s remarks drew laughter from MPs, with Badenoch herself seen smiling at the exchange