PM sorry for 'overly rude' remark that MP 'talks rubbish'

SIR Keir Starmer has said his comment that the Plaid Cymru Westminster leader "talks rubbish" was "overly rude".

- By WILL DURRANT

The Prime Minister apologised to Liz Saville Roberts at the despatch box yesterday, as he took questions about the UK agreement with the European Union.

Ms Saville Roberts told the Commons: “The Prime Minister once argued and we quote, ‘we should retain the benefits of the single market.

“Given his recent tendency to dismiss the views of others, what would he say to his younger self?”

Sir Keir replied: “I think last week I was overly rude and I apologise. I do respect the honourable member.”