Kemi Badenoch mocks Keir Starmer at PMQs

During a recent Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Kemi Badenoch targeted Labour leader Keir Starmer with a witty comment. This came after Starmer avoided answering questions about a new "Jobs Tax" and its implications for hospices. Badenoch criticized Starmer for not addressing whether hospices would be exempt from the jobs tax, which could negatively impact end-of-life care. She called out Starmer, questioning why he would not provide exemptions. In response, Starmer argued that the government had already given £100 million to hospices. When Starmer shifted focus to the economy and urged Badenoch to apologize for past management, she made a humorous suggestion that they should switch roles if he wanted answers. This remark generated laughter and support from her fellow Tory MPs. Badenoch also pointed out that the funding Starmer referred to was not meant for salaries but for infrastructure, emphasizing that hospices need urgent help for staffing costs. Starmer maintained that he had already clarified the situation regarding hospices. Meanwhile, warnings have been issued regarding the upcoming increase in National Insurance contributions, set to start on April 6. Critics like Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride claim this rise will threaten jobs and economic growth. A Conservative spokesperson expressed concern over potential hidden tax increases in the upcoming budget, suggesting that Labour may be planning to raise tax rates further.