PMQs: Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of failing to tackle child poverty

Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of inaction and delay over a crisis in childhood poverty, one exacerbated by coronavirus, using prime minister’s questions to accuse the PM of complacency over the issue.
Johnson, who on Tuesday reversed government policy to extend free school meals into the summer following a campaign by the footballer Marcus Rashford, insisted he was giving enough support to families and councils.
Citing a report last week by the government’s social mobility commission, Starmer said 600,000 more children were living in relative poverty than in 2012, with a projected 5.2 million total by 2022
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of failing to tackle child poverty

[jsharkey]

My video title suggestion - "Starmer reads Johnson's own report back to him. Johnson is very offended."

[doodlebrighton]

1:04 "The prime minister is chuntering... He might want to listen"... Best put down ever.

[JASupercup]

EU : bans memes
UK : elects meme as prime minister

[m.cproductions]

Starmer is genuinely more intelligent and wise than Johnson. Honestly, I hope he becomes Prime Minister.

[borisjohnson]

Keir has a calm soothing voice I completely detest, especially when he asks that I respond to any data produced by the government that does not favour my agenda.

[Wednesdayschild]

Surely Johnson should be reprimanded for blatently lying? This is getting ridiculous

[cat-yfuz]

Distressing when a footballer has to bring attention to a government, about child poverty.

[ellistarceansa]

Keir has him on the backfoot again. This is interesting. Kier is clearly operating at a higher intellectual level to Boris who constantly resorts to attack-lines and sound-bites. Boris needs to change his strategy quickly, or he's going to become a laughing stock.

[memebump]

When Boris runs out of ammo he always resorts to bragging about spending wether its helped or not.

[jpfad]

"Starmer shreds Johnson into pieces" would be a better title for the video.

[berserkirclaws]

Boris fail so many things ... Does anyone still keep counts?

[wanderingkernel]

Keir Starmer: *Calmly, and professionally asks a question*
Boris Johnson: 1:38 *He's threatened*

[NickRowsell]

Another mild mauling from Keir. Boris doesn’t fair well against a serious opponent.

[stephenroche]

Throw in a little latin and johnson thinks he has answered the question.

[pressureshts]

and the Prime Minister is chuntering, he might want to brilliant!

[alisonsteele]

I just end up shouting at this. Does Boris ever answer a question and even know what is going on. He seems to think throwing money figures is the answer to all questions

[berserkirclaws]

Fancy a Tim-Tam my little tubby Boris?

[akerh]

Starmer needs to become Prime Minister, he speaks with sense and intellect.

[jmsBungz]

Re distribution of wealth....period! Or minimum wage workrs dont pay tax

[cipnt]

Boris is entertaining for sure... but nothing more