Starmer labels Tories 'coalition of blockers'

SIR Keir Starmer claimed the Conservatives were a "coalition of blockers" as he defended his Government's growth proposals and employment law reforms.

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The Prime Minister highlighted opposition to airport expansion and a rail project from Tory frontbenchers, which prompted Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch to brand Labour "hypocrites" for raising their own objections in the past.

Sir Keir, who dubbed his Government the "coalition of builders", was also urged by Mrs Badenoch to drop a series of measures contained in the Employment Rights Bill because they "fail his growth test".

After Mrs Badenoch told Sir Keir to "stop being a lawyer and start being a leader", the Prime Minister replied: "We know she is not a lawyer, she is clearly not a leader, if she keeps on like this, she is going to be the next lettuce."