Truss mocked over plea to Starmer, minister apologises during fresh farmer protest: Live

During a heated Prime Minister’s Questions session, Jess Phillips appeared angered during a clash about grooming gangs. The former prime minister, Liz Truss, was mocked for issuing a cease and desist letter to Sir Keir Starmer over remarks about crashing the economy. Environment secretary Steve Reed apologized to farmers for government actions affecting them. Foreign Secretary Lammy warned about increasing coordination among opponents and the need for long-term thinking. The Transport Select Committee chairwoman called for the HS2 route to be connected to the wider rail network. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander acknowledged the challenges inherited from the previous government and committed to improving rail connectivity.

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