Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs

Labour MPs criticized Kemi Badenoch on Wednesday following a contentious Prime Minister's Questions session where she used strong language against the education secretary and opposition leader. Badenoch referred to Bridget Phillipson as a "spiteful class warrior." Additionally, she stated that Keir Starmer had "400 knives stuck in his back," referencing alleged betrayals. Speaker Lindsay Hoyle reprimanded Badenoch in the House of Commons for her personal remarks and invective. This exchange occurred during a period of heightened political debate, with Labour MPs expressing disapproval of Badenoch's rhetoric. The incident highlights the often fractious nature of parliamentary exchanges and the scrutiny applied to the language used by government ministers.