Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism from the Conservative Party for laughing at a question about encouraging higher birth rates in the UK.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faced backlash from the Conservative Party after laughing at a question about encouraging higher birth rates in the UK. Critics, including former Tory MP Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, argue his dismissal of the issue overlooks the potential economic impacts of a declining workforce supporting an aging population. While some European leaders promote family growth, Starmer emphasized local economic growth without a birth plan.

September 15, 2024
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