From fuel duty to sanctions, Kemi wants to make it clear how little she understands
Why would Tory leader bother to look into national or global politics? That time would be better spent picking fights
TL;DR
- Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the opposition, was criticized for a lack of basic factual understanding during Prime Minister's Questions.
- She incorrectly claimed that Labour's decision not to increase fuel duty was a result of her campaigning, when it was a long-standing policy.
- Badenoch also wrongly asserted that sanctions on Russian oil were being relaxed, when they were actually being increased.
- Keir Starmer explained that the policy change involved phasing out Russian oil processed in third countries, a practice that continued from the previous Conservative government.
- The article suggests Badenoch's lack of preparation and factual errors made her appear foolish and uninformed.
- Wes Streeting's resignation speech is also mentioned as being disappointing and lacking substance.