What's happened
Angry exchanges between party leaders at Prime Minister's Questions over former PM Liz Truss's comments at a US conference
Why it matters
The heated exchanges at PMQs and the controversy over Liz Truss's comments highlight the ongoing tensions and divisions within the UK political landscape.
What the papers say
BBC News reports on the angry clashes at PMQs, with Keir Starmer accusing Rishi Sunak of inaction over Liz Truss's comments. The New Statesman highlights the febrile atmosphere in parliament during PMQs and the focus on Liz Truss's comments as a new line of attack. The Mirror provides differing opinions, with one article discussing a Tory Minister's support for Liz Truss and another reporting on criticism of her failure to challenge far-right activist Tommy Robinson's praise at a US conference.
How we got here
The controversy stems from comments made by former PM Liz Truss at a US conference, where she blamed the 'deep state' for sabotaging her premiership and remained silent when right-wing activist Tommy Robinson was praised.
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