Kemi Badenoch faced ridicule during PMQs when a Labour MP spelled out “Britain” to her, following a recent spelling error by the Tories at their annual party conference. The moment prompted laughter among MPs, with Keir Starmer receiving cheers when the Prime Minister highlighted the spelling mistake by stating, “We’re rebuilding Britain, and they can’t even spell it.”
This incident occurred after the Conservative Party was embarrassed at their conference in Manchester for distributing chocolate bars with the misspelled word “Britain” on them. A statement mocking Labour’s negotiation skills read, “When Labour negotiates, Britain loses.”
During the parliamentary session, MP Jim Dickson humorously spelled out “Britain” for the Leader of the Opposition, resulting in laughter from the audience. Dickson then proceeded with a question about infrastructure renewal in Britain, specifically mentioning a collapsed road in Swanscombe, emphasizing the need for repair.
In response, the Prime Minister acknowledged the neglect of roads by previous administrations and emphasized the current government’s efforts in investing in infrastructure, mentioning specific funding allocations for repairs and upgrades. He reiterated the commitment to rebuilding Britain, contrasting it with the spelling error incident.
When questioned about the spelling mistake, Shadow Housing Secretary James Cleverly downplayed it as a typo, humorously advising not to skimp on sub-editors.