Keir Starmer’s True Colors Exposed at PMQs—One Clear Truth About the PM Revealed!

Keir Starmer faced tough questions at Prime Minister’s Questions but refused to give clear answers, dodging every serious issue raised. His avoidance of direct responses made it clear that he was unwilling to take a firm stance on critical matters. 

Concerns were raised about why the government is cutting winter fuel allowances for pensioners while at the same time paying £18 billion to Mauritius to give up control of the Chagos Islands, a British overseas territory. Starmer gave no answer. 

Another major question was why the government withdrew its own legal support in the case against environmental activists trying to block the Rosebank oil and gas fields, an important energy project. Again, Starmer refused to respond. 

Critics also demanded to know why the government is spending £8 billion on GB Energy, a project expected to create only 1,000 jobs in 20 years, rather than supporting the 200,000 jobs already existing in the oil and gas sector. Starmer had no reply. 

Even when asked whether he would raise concerns with the White House about Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. wants to annex the Gaza Strip, the Prime Minister remained silent. 

When pressed on whether he or his team broke lockdown rules during COVID in 2020, he dodged the question entirely. 

This pattern of ignoring critical issues frustrated many, as Starmer either gave vague, meaningless responses or said nothing at all. Many saw it as an insult to democracy and to the British public. 

On the Chagos Islands, Starmer tried to justify the decision by suggesting there were national security concerns. However, critics pointed out that the military base there is crucial to British and U.S. defense, particularly as China increases its influence in the region. Some believe that if Britain gives up the Chagos Islands, China could move in before the decade is over. 

Kemi Badenoch, one of Starmer’s strongest critics in Parliament, called the decision “an immoral surrender,” suggesting it was made to please elite London lawyers rather than protect Britain’s interests. 

Nigel Farage went even further, pointing out that there is no legal basis for Britain to give up the Chagos Islands. He questioned why a 99-year-old war veteran in his constituency is losing his winter fuel allowance, while at the same time, the government is giving away a sovereign territory and paying £18 billion for it. 

Once again, Starmer had no answer. Instead, he tried to distract from the issue by claiming that Britain has the highest investment levels in 19 years, that it’s the second-best place in the world to invest, that wages are rising, and that inflation is falling. 

But many people are not feeling the supposed economic success he claims. Wages are still struggling to keep up with living costs, and few people outside of government circles see the “economic sure-footedness” Starmer boasts about. 

Kemi Badenoch summed up the frustration, asking, “How can we believe a word he says?” But perhaps even more concerning than what Starmer says is what he refuses to say. His silence on key national issues has led many to question whether he is fit to lead the country. 

One of the more ironic moments of the day came when Starmer accused Badenoch of “carping from the sidelines and talking the country down.” Some in Parliament joked that this was Labour’s job, as they have spent years criticizing Britain rather than defending its interests. 

Meanwhile, tensions flared as John Slinger, a Labour MP, attempted to mock Nigel Farage for suggesting that those who can afford private healthcare should use it rather than overloading the NHS. Slinger insisted the NHS should be free for everyone, no matter what. 

However, those stuck on endless NHS waiting lists had little patience for this argument. One frustrated observer admitted that their NHS wait time was so long that they haven’t even been given an appointment date—perhaps because they might not be alive by the time it arrives. 

Starmer’s insistence that even people who can pay for treatment should never have to highlights a deeper problem with his leadership. Critics argue that Labour’s rigid policies are out of touch with the realities of Britain’s struggling public services. 

Despite the frustration, there was one bright spot in the session. Northern Ireland MP Sorcha Eastwood stood up to speak with an incredible passion. Although not everyone could understand her strong Belfast accent, her energy and conviction captured the attention of the entire room. Some joked that if her enthusiasm could be bottled and spread throughout Parliament, Britain wouldn’t be in such a mess.