Kemi Badenoch expressed doubts over Keir Starmer’s ability to govern as prime minister on Wednesday after the king’s speech set out the government’s legislative agenda for the year to come. The Labour leader has faced growing discontent from MPs since the party suffered a historic defeat in last week’s local elections
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