Full exchange: Starmer and Sunak clash over number of high-risk prisoner releases

Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak clashed at PMQs over the number of high-risk prisoners who have been released on the government’s watch. The Labour leader accused the prime minister of focusing on small issues like the proposed ban on LGBT rainbow lanyards in the civil service. The prime minister defended his record on keeping the country safe, citing the government’s plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of