‘More positions in 14 years than Kama Sutra’: Starmer’s Jibe at Tory Record Erupts in Laughter
Key Takeaways:
- New UK PM Keir Starmer used a humorous analogy to mock the Conservative Party’s high leadership turnover.
- The remark, made during his first PMQs, drew loud laughter and cheers from MPs.
- Starmer contrasted the Tory “instability” with his government’s pledge of “stability and change.”
In a sharp debut at Prime Minister’s Questions, Keir Starmer delivered a memorable blow to the outgoing Conservative government, highlighting its chronic instability with a witty one-liner that left the House of Commons in uproar.
The Viral PMQs Moment
During his first PMQs session as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said, “They have had more positions in the last 14 years than the Kama Sutra.” The remark triggered immediate laughter and cheers from Labour benches, with even some Conservative MPs seen smiling.
Context: A Decade and a Half of Tory Churn
Starmer’s quip was a direct reference to the remarkable churn at the top of the Conservative Party since 2010. The UK saw five different Tory Prime Ministers in that period:
- David Cameron
- Theresa May
- Boris Johnson
- Liz Truss
- Rishi Sunak
The period also saw frequent changes in key cabinet roles, especially in the Treasury, underscoring the political volatility Starmer criticized.
Promising Stability After ‘Chaos’
Starmer used the moment to frame the election result as a public mandate for change. In exchanges with new Opposition Leader Rishi Sunak, Starmer stated, “The British people have voted decisively for change. And this government will deliver that change with the stability and seriousness that this moment requires.”
He positioned his new administration as the antidote to the “chaos” of the previous government, promising a break from the inconsistent direction of the last 14 years.
The session marked Starmer’s first PMQs since Labour’s landslide victory on July 4. The quick-witted remark, blending humour with political critique, swiftly gained traction on social media, symbolising the shifting tone at Westminster under the new Labour government.
