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Keir Starmer makes England vs Argentina joke in his last PMQs as prime minister

Published 13:21 15 Jul 2026 BST

Updated 13:21 15 Jul 2026 BST

Harry Warner
Keir Starmer makes England vs Argentina joke in his last PMQs as prime minister

Homenews

One final zinger

Keir Starmer showed his sense of humour in his last PMQs as prime minister and Labour Party leader.

Taking questions for one last time, Starmer paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe after her suspected murder.

He also shared pleasantries with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch as well as drew an interesting reaction after calling Andy Burnham, the man set to replace him, his "friend".

There was even time for a little fun to be poked at Nigel Farage for his Clacton by-election showdown with Count Binface.

Heading out on a high

With Starmer set to be relieved of his duties at the end of the week, he was keen to let everyone know that he is apparently a normal bloke like the rest of us and that he will indeed be watching the game tonight.

Speaking to the Commons, he said: "This morning I had meetings with Ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I have an important appointment with the television at 8pm."

A solid 6/10 for that zinger.

Continuing the feeling of an end of term half day at school, it has also been reported that Starmer is intending on attending the World Cup final on Sunday if England make it there.

While if they win it, he's set to grant the nation a bank holiday too! - how nice.

Starmer even received a standing ovation from Labour and the Lib Dems as he concluded the session.

Tensions as England set to face Argentina in the World Cup

This all comes as Argentina's vice president branded England as 'usurping pirates' in heated rant on social media ahead of the match.

Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel took to social media to launch into England, hours before the two countries face off in a World Cup semi-final. 

Villarruel, whose father served during the Falklands War, has been outspoken on the issue on the islands' sovereignty in the past. 

Writing on X, Villarruel said: "Tomorrow we play against the usurping pirates. 

"This isn't just another match. I'm not going to be politically correct or cold-hearted; against the English, it's always something more.