On the recordJuly 1, 2026
Let's drop the faux outrage and focus on what matters.
Said by
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
Source
mirror.co.ukLet's drop the faux outrage and focus on what matters.
Responding to criticism from Kemi Badenoch about defence spending.
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