Labour MPs Criticize Kemi Badenoch's PMQs Remarks

Labour MPs have criticized the language used by Kemi Badenoch during a fractious Prime Minister's Questions session, specifically her 't-shirt and a pair of eyelashes' jab.

24 Jun, 16:32 — 24 Jun, 21:42

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Why this matters

This incident highlights the often-combative nature of parliamentary debate and the scrutiny political figures face regarding their language. Such exchanges can reflect broader political tensions and influence public perception of politicians and their parties.

Key entitiesKemi Badenoch Andy Burnham Labour MPs Speaker

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What sources agree on

Kemi Badenoch made controversial remarks during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs)
Labour MPs criticized Badenoch's language
Andy Burnham was the subject of one of Badenoch's remarks

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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Kemi Badenoch described Andy Burnham as a 'pair of eyelashes and a black T-shirt'

agreed·The IndependentThe Guardian

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Andy Burnham responded to Kemi Badenoch's jab

agreed·The IndependentThe Guardian

The Tory leader was reprimanded by the Speaker during PMQs

unverified·The Guardian

Coverage gaps

The Speaker reprimanding the Tory leader for invective and a comment about Starmer having '400 knives in his back'

ReportedThe Guardian

MissingThe Independent

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The GuardianMostly Factual45d ago

Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs

Tory leader reprimanded by speaker for invective against minister and saying Starmer had ‘400 knives in his back’ Labour MPs have criticised Kemi Badenoch after a fractious prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, in which she accused the education secretary of being a “spiteful class warrior”. In a rare move, Badenoch was chastised by the speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, in the chamber of the House of Commons after she took the personal swipe at Bridget Phillipson before saying that Keir Starmer had ...

By Alexandra Topping Political correspondent

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The IndependentMostly Factual45d ago

Andy Burnham responds to Kemi Badenoch’s ‘t-shirt and a pair of eyelashes’ PMQs jab

Andy Burnham has responded to Kemi Badenoch after she described him as a “pair of eyelashes and a black T-shirt”.

By Holly Bishop

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First report: The Guardian · 24 Jun, 16:32|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h

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The Guardian24 Jun, 16:32First to report

Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs

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The Independent24 Jun, 21:42Latest update

Andy Burnham responds to Kemi Badenoch’s ‘t-shirt and a pair of eyelashes’ PMQs jab

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from the initial controversial remarks to the subsequent criticism and direct responses from those targeted or offended.

PMQs Remarks2026-06-24 afternoon

Kemi Badenoch made controversial comments during Prime Minister's Questions, including a specific jab at Andy Burnham.

Initial Criticism2026-06-24 afternoon

Labour MPs began to criticize Badenoch's language and the overall tone of the PMQs session.

Burnham's Response2026-06-24 evening

Andy Burnham directly responded to Badenoch's specific remark about him.

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Labour MPs Criticize Kemi Badenoch's PMQs Remarks

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Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs

Andy Burnham responds to Kemi Badenoch’s ‘t-shirt and a pair of eyelashes’ PMQs jab

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Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs

Andy Burnham responds to Kemi Badenoch’s ‘t-shirt and a pair of eyelashes’ PMQs jab

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