During Prime Minister's Questions, Kemi Badenoch criticized Sir Keir Starmer over Labour's inconsistent defense spending statements. Badenoch stated that Starmer had "accepted her advice" on increasing defense spending, to which Starmer retorted that she wasn't part of his considerations. The discussion highlighted a discrepancy in reported figures for defense spending—£13.4 billion versus £6 billion—causing confusion. Starmer reiterated that he had already addressed these concerns and did not see the need to answer them again. In turn, Badenoch's comments indicated frustration with Starmer’s approach to the questioning.
Badenoch raised her eyebrows after she claimed the Prime Minister "accepted my advice" on the defence increase, to which Starmer responded she wasn't considered in his thoughts.
Badenoch accused Labour of being inconsistent with their defence numbers, citing a discrepancy between the £13.4 billion announced and the Defence Secretary's claim of closer to £6 billion.
Starmer replied to Badenoch's questioning by stating, "We went through this two weeks ago," emphasizing their position on the defence spending figures, insisting his previous answers remained unchanged.
Badenoch cleverly quipped, "Someone needs to tell the Prime Minister that being patronising is not a substitute for answering the question," highlighting her frustration.
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