Why isn't Starmer properly scrutinising the government?
Episode 12 min 50s

Why isn't Starmer properly scrutinising the government?

On the 80th anniversary of Prime Minister's Questions, viewers were treated to a distinctly lacklustre performance today. James Forsyth argues that Starmer's questions are still too long; and proper scrutiny is not helped by the technical issues that accompanied the Prime Minister's virtual contribution. Isabel Hardman talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth.

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