Starmer was a terrible Prime Minister, says Badenoch after resignation

Kemi Badenoch, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his announcement to step down as Labour leader. Starmer confirmed his resignation after less than two years, citing his commitment to the country's best interests.

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Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party.

In a post on X, Badenoch directly attributed Starmer's departure to his administration's policies. She listed several actions, including raising national insurance, implementing a "Family Farm Tax," neglecting welfare reform, and failing to support domestic oil and gas production. Badenoch also referenced the appointment of Peter Mandelson and subsequent alleged deception.

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Hiking national insurance; The Family Farm Tax; Giving up on real welfare reform; Not funding our defence; Not drilling our own oil and gas; Appointing Peter Mandelson…then lying about what had happened Britain is not ungovernable. Keir Starmer is a terrible Prime Minister.

Badenoch argued that Britain's challenges are not insurmountable and that Starmer's tenure as Prime Minister was "terrible." She contended that the core issues stem from Labour's broader ideology, characterized by a focus on higher taxes and increased benefits, a point previously highlighted by the Welfare Secretary. Badenoch concluded by advocating for the Conservative Party's approach to "get Britain working again."

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But the problem isn’t just Starmer. Labour MPs only want higher taxes to hand out more benefits, as the Welfare Secretary has pointed out. These are Labour’s choices and their values, regardless of who is running the party.