Government is still deciding what support to offer when the energy price cap is reviewed at the end of May. Says the real pressure comes after September when usage rises.
Loses his cool with Bernard Jenkin, who accuses him of a “lack of war-fighting mentality“. Starmer blames Tory underinvestment and says the defence review “commits us to a war footing“.
Says the UK must “go further and faster” on defence spending but cannot give a date for the delayed defence investment plan.
Claims the UK has “very effective ways of defending ourselves” against air attacks.
Confirms COBRA will discuss a “wider set of economic measures” this afternoon, with Reeves to make a statement on the measures to the Commons tomorrow.
Says the UK is “aware” of US-Iran talks. Warns MPs not to assume a “quick and early end” to the conflict.
Condemns the Golders Green arson attack as “an attack on us all” and confirms the government will replace the four destroyed ambulances.
Sarah Pochin at Reform Scotland’s manifesto launch event: “I really wanted to come on in a Reform tartan burka, but apparently I wasn’t allowed… One day let’s do one of these events not live-streamed. We’ll do all the naughty stuff…”
