I’ve prosecuted more people smugglers than Sunak’s had helicopter rides, says Starmer

20 Mar 2024 • 8:56 PM MYT
The Independent
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Sir Keir Starmer told MPs he has prosecuted more people smugglers than the prime minister has had helicopter rides, adding “and that is a lot”.

The heated exchange took place during a discussion on the deportation of dangerous criminals during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (20 March).

Mr Sunak told MPS: “If it was up to him [Starmer] those criminals would still be out on our streets, and the truth is, if he wasn’t the Labour leader he would still want to be their lawyer.”

Sir Keir responded: “I’ve prosecuted more people smugglers than he’s had helicopter rides and that’s a lot.”

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