Liz Kendall criticized Tories instead of her own party

During a recent session in the UK Parliament, Liz Kendall, the Labour Secretary of State, criticized the Conservative Party but appeared to miss the mark by not addressing issues within her own party. This raised questions about the sincerity of Labour's stance on welfare cuts. Kendall's performance at the work and pensions questions was seen as lacking real confrontational spirit. While she shouted at the Tories, her comments did little to challenge her own party's stance. After the session, she was seen chatting amicably with her Tory counterpart, which suggested a lack of genuine conflict. Labour's Sir Stephen Timms also spoke in a calming manner, assuring Labour MPs that forthcoming announcements about welfare would not be as severe as feared. Despite some MPs expressing concern over potential cuts, Timms maintained a non-combative tone, which left some questioning the effectiveness of their responses. Overall, the session illustrated a disconnect within Labour, as they struggled to show a united front against welfare cuts while appearing too cordial with their political opponents. As tensions rise, the effectiveness of their leadership is under scrutiny.