Keir Starmer Has Apologised To An MP He Accused Of 'Talking Rubbish'

Liz Saville-Roberts and Keir Starmer in the Commons.Keir Starmer has apologised to an MP who he said “talks rubbish”.The prime minister was heavily criticised for his “puerile” attack on Plaid Cymru leader Liz Saville-Roberts.Starmer made the comments at PMQs last week after she pointed out his record of performing U-turns.Saville-Roberts said: “Is there any belief he holds which survives a week in Downing Street?”The PM angrily hit back: “Yes, the belief that she talks rubbish.”His comments sparked a furious online backlash.In the Commons today, Saville-Roberts referred to last week’s row as quizzed the prime minister on the UK-EU deal he unveiled on Monday.She said: “The prime minister once argued, and we quote, ‘we should retain the benefits of the single market’.“Given his recent tendency to dismiss the views of others, what would he say to his younger self?”Sir Keir replied: “I think last week I was overly rude and I apologise.“I do respect the honourable member.”"Last week I was overly rude and I apologise"PM Keir Starmer apologises to Plaid Cymru's parliamentary leader Liz Saville Roberts after his remarks during last week's Prime Minister's Questionshttps://t.co/DbAQN70mh3pic.twitter.com/g2EAb234uh— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) May 20, 2025Starmer was less magnanimous when going head-to-head with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, however.He accused her of delivering an “unserious response” when she attacked his deal with the EU, as well as those he struck recently with India and the US.The PM added: “There are members of the party opposite who I think are ashamed by the response of the leader of the opposition, and know very well these are good deals that should be supported.”Related...Keir Starmer Under Fire For 'Puerile' Response To MP Question About His PrinciplesSadiq Khan Criticises Keir Starmer Over 'Island Of Strangers' Comment'A Dead Party Walking': Starmer Savages The Tories In PMQs Clash With Badenoch

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