During Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) today, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer made a humorous jab at Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, joking about his “rare appearance” in the UK. Starmer quipped that he had been expecting to see Farage included in the United States’ immigration statistics, alluding to Farage’s frequent trips to the US and his support for former President Donald Trump.
Farage, known for his staunchly anti-EU stance and advocacy for Brexit, has been a prominent figure in British politics over the past few years. However, his influence and visibility have waned since the UK officially left the EU in January 2020.
Starmer’s joke drew some laughs from fellow MPs in the House of Commons, but also sparked debate on social media. Some praised the Labour leader’s wit, while others criticized him for making light of immigration issues.
Overall, the exchange added a lighthearted moment to what can often be a tense and serious session of PMQs. Farage, for his part, has not yet responded to Starmer’s comment, but his absence from the UK political scene is certainly notable.
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