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WATCH: Keir Starmer given standing ovation after emotional final PMQs answer

Published 14:00 15 Jul 2026 BST

Updated 14:00 15 Jul 2026 BST

Charlie Herbert
WATCH: Keir Starmer given standing ovation after emotional final PMQs answer

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It was an emotional sign off for Starmer at his final PMQs.

Keir Starmer was given a standing ovation as he gave his final answer at Prime Minister’s Questions.

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.

As is tradition for a prime minister’s final PMQs, there was a polite, respectful and kind atmosphere in the chamber. The usual barbs and conflict between the benches are ditched for messages of thanks to the PM.

This was no different on Wednesday afternoon, when Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch took a much gentler tone, cracking jokes and praising Starmer for his support of Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelensky.

There were a few pop-shots at Nigel Farage and his battle with Count Binface, along with a few questions aimed at the incoming prime minister Andy Burnham.

The session ended with a very emotional message from Starmer’s close friend and fellow Labour MP Carolyn Harris.

This allowed Starmer to then deliver his final answer to the House.

Pointing to the successes he had achieved as Labour leader, Starmer said he was leaving the country “in a better shape than I found it.”

After thanking the Speaker, parliamentary employees, the civil service, MPs across the House and of course his family, Starmer was given a standing ovation by Labour and Lib Dem MPs.

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