Kemi Badenoch has delivered a scathing verdict on Keir Starmer, accusing him of “squabbling like boys in a playground".

The Conservative leader said the Prime Minister and Nigel Farage are dividing the country instead of focusing on real issues.

She insisted controlling borders is not racist and criticised the handing out of flags as “not real patriotism."

Mrs Badenoch called for “grown-ups in the room” to tackle the economy and lead the country responsibly.