“PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win Sir Keir Starmer has defended his record in government after Kemi Badenoch accused him of having "squandered his political capital" in the last Prime Minister's Questions before elections next week.”

Speaker under reviewNews reportJune 1, 2026Read the original

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The claim accurately reflects the article's description that Starmer defended his record after Badenoch accused him of squandering his political capital.

What we found

This is supported by multiple news sources reporting Badenoch's criticism of Starmer's leadership.

The evidence

Background
MSN reports Kemi Badenoch described Starmer's last-ditch attempt to save his premiership as 'sad to watch', indicating criticism of his handling of political capital.
msn.com· MSN article on Badenoch criticism

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