PMQs latest: Sunak and Starmer argue over economy and Rwanda plan

David Graham

1 year ago

PMQs latest: Sunak and Starmer argue over economy and Rwanda plan – BBC News

Summary

Rishi Sunak has been facing Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer and other MPs in the Commons
This week’s Prime Minister’s Questions came after figures showed inflation fell to 3.4% in February – a slightly bigger drop than economists had predicted
It means the cost of living is high, but prices are rising less quickly than they were previously
Sunak says the latest figures show “we need to stick to the plan to deliver a brighter future for our country” but Starmer asks why he hasn’t called an election yet
Starmer calls the PM’s plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda a “gimmick” – while the PM says Labour “don’t care” about “fixing” illegal migration
Sunak’s flagship Rwanda deportation bill could face further delay, as peers vows to try and change it again in the Lords
Tory MPs will have a chance to raise their concerns with Sunak when he addresses the influential 1922 committee at 17:00 GMT