Labour leader Starmer apologises for disrespectful remark towards Plaid MP during parliamentary debate

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has issued an apology for his ‘rude’ response to Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts during a heated exchange in the House of Commons. The incident occurred when Saville Roberts challenged Starmer over his party’s stance on migration, prompting the Labour leader to dismiss her comments as ‘rubbish’. Following backlash from fellow MPs and the public, Starmer acknowledged that his response was inappropriate and disrespectful. In a statement, he expressed regret for his choice of words and emphasized the importance of maintaining civility in political discourse. Saville Roberts, on the other hand, welcomed Starmer’s apology and called for a more respectful tone in parliamentary debates. The exchange serves as a reminder of the need for constructive dialogue and mutual respect among politicians, regardless of their differences in opinion.