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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker Political correspondent

Rishi Sunak too weak to take on Tory Brexit ‘malcontents’, says Starmer

Rishi Sunak during prime minister's questions
Rishi Sunak during prime minister's questions. Photograph: House of Commons/PA

Keir Starmer has accused Rishi Sunak of being too weak to take on Brexit “malcontents” on the Conservative benches and reach a deal with the EU over Northern Ireland, as the pair tussled over Brexit at prime minister’s questions.

In a rare airing of the issue at the event, Starmer reiterated Labour’s pledge to “put country before party” and help Sunak push a deal through parliament, even if hardline Brexiter Tories rebelled.

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