Keir Starmer's First PMQs: Navigating Labour's Landslide Victory and Internal Rebellions

Newly elected British leader Keir Starmer faces his first Prime Minister's Questions session since Labour's decisive election win. Starmer, transitioning from opposition leader to Prime Minister, aims to revitalize the UK's economy and public services. However, internal dissent within Labour over welfare policies has led to suspensions of seven lawmakers.

Keir Starmer, the newly elected British leader, faces his first Prime Minister's Questions session on Wednesday since Labour's landslide election victory.

Labour won 412 out of 650 House of Commons seats on July 4, marking its return to power after 14 years. Starmer, previously the opposition leader, now switches roles with former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who leads the defeated Conservative Party.

Labour secured its victory by pledging to boost the UK's economy, initiate housing and green energy projects, and improve public services. Despite the significant majority, Starmer has already had to address internal party conflicts, suspending seven lawmakers for opposing Labour's stance on social welfare policies.

The suspended lawmakers, who include former deputy leader John McDonnell, defied Labour to support scrapping the Conservative-introduced two-child welfare limit, a move currently not financially feasible according to the new government. Legislator Zarah Sultana defended her stance, citing child poverty as a primary concern.

(With inputs from agencies.)