Labour in audacious bid to cancel next week's session of PMQs following Starmer's angry bust-up with Commons Speaker
- Posted on April 16, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Labour strategists have reportedly initiated discussions to curtail next week's parliamentary proceedings, aiming to shield Prime Minister Keir Starmer from potential confrontations during Prime Minister's Questions. Sources indicate tension between the government and Commons Speaker following a recent heated exchange, with party officials seeking to minimize public scrutiny during upcoming sessions and avoid further political friction with Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch.
Labour in audacious bid to cancel next week's session of PMQs following Starmer's angry bust-up with Commons Speaker
Parliamentary sources told the Mail that Labour tried to end the Commons session early next week to avoid Sir Keir having to endure another bruising clash with Kemi Badenoch.
