Opening tribute / Ukraine

• PM paid tribute to Lance Corporal George Hulie (Parachute Regiment) who died in Ukraine in an accident while observing testing of a defensive capability.
• Reaffirmed UK support for Ukraine and referenced hosting Zelensky, Macron and Chancellor Merz in Downing Street; pledged to “redouble efforts” for a just and lasting peace.

Refugees / ILR pathway

• MP raised a case of journalists with refugee status nearing eligibility for indefinite leave to remain, worried policy changes could destabilise families.
• PM said the UK will remain compassionate and comply with convention obligations, but gave limited detail on transitional arrangements.

Child poverty / early years

• Question focused on the “first 1,001 days” and impacts of poverty on babies.
• PM pointed to: maternity services review, funding Healthy Babies services in 75 deprived areas, and action to cut infant formula costs (claimed up to £500/year savings). Framed child poverty as a “moral mission.”

Main clash: Opposition attacks “caretaker” PM

• Opposition leader said Labour MPs are calling him a “caretaker prime minister” and claimed he’s lost control of his party.
• PM countered: budget avoided austerity, promised stability, and highlighted £150 off energy bills (plus support for the poorest households).

Energy bills

• Opposition referenced a past promise to cut bills by £300 and claimed bills have risen since the election.
• PM repeatedly emphasised the £150 reduction and wider support for lower-income households.

Teachers

• Opposition claimed there are 400 fewer teachers since the Education Secretary took office (citing DfE website in the exchange).
• PM responded broadly that numbers are higher than when Conservatives left office and attacked the previous record.

Police numbers

• Opposition pressed on pledge for 13,000 more police officers, claiming overall numbers are down since the election.
• PM said 3,000 more by end of March and that numbers are rising.

NHS / strikes / appointments

• Opposition asked how many appointments have been lost to strikes since July; claimed 93,000 lost after a pay rise.
• PM avoided the “lost appointments” figure and instead claimed 5 million extra appointments and falling waiting lists; argued Conservatives voted against NHS investment.
• Later a Labour MP urged the BMA to call off the next strike; PM said strikes are unjustified and risk progress.

Housing estates / “unadopted” infrastructure

• Question on new estates where roads/drains/sewers remain unadopted and homeowners face uncertainty.
• PM said government is consulting on reforms to reduce private management and protect homeowners, linking to leasehold reform.

Lib Dem: Trump national security strategy & interference

• Ed Davey raised concerns about President Trump’s new national security strategy, urging PM to tell Trump interference in UK democracy is unacceptable.
• PM spoke about standing up for democratic values and Europe’s unity behind Ukraine, but did not explicitly commit to “picking up the phone” in the way asked.
• Davey followed up pushing a customs union as a route to growth; PM said he wants closer EU ties but ruled out customs union/single market due to manifesto commitments and argued it would risk newly secured trade deals (he referenced deals with the US and India, and benefits to JLR and farming).

Brexit / Wales / customs union

• Another MP pressed PM to admit Wales was hardest hit and urged rejoining customs union and single market.
• PM repeated that reopening that debate would risk recent trade arrangements and jobs.

Youth services

• PM said government will deliver the first national youth strategy in 15 years, backed by £500m+, more youth workers/centres, 50 “Young Future Hubs”, plus a youth jobs guarantee and 50,000 apprenticeships plan.

Church repair grants

• MP criticised a £19m cut to the Listed Places of Worship grant and a cap on repair costs, warning churches are at risk.
• PM said government supports churches and referenced a Downing Street reception that afternoon (no policy reversal indicated).

Local government / Reform councils

• Question attacked Reform-run Kent council for service cuts and tax rises; PM agreed and broadened attack on Reform, citing “chaos and division” and alleged extremist/racist incidents involving Reform figures.

SEND (special educational needs)

• MPs raised lack of special school places and delayed funding for projects (Bath, Suffolk).
• PM said they’re working with LAs, launched a national conversation on SEND, and said ministers would update on specific cases; referenced “family hubs” rollout.

Scotland / RAAC school rebuilding

• MP raised St Kentigern’s Academy rebuild with a funding shortfall; asked PM to press Scottish Government.
• PM criticised SNP record and said England will address RAAC via rebuilds/removal by end of parliament; urged Scottish Government to fund the shortfall.

PM travel / time abroad

• Conservative MP mocked PM for spending time out of the country amid “higher taxes.”
• PM defended foreign engagement as essential for Ukraine/NATO and trade deals, calling it a “ridiculous question.”

Workers’ rights / Rockstar Games

• MP alleged Rockstar fired staff without evidence/union representation; union-busting claims.
• PM said workers have the right to join unions; ministers will look into the case.

Digital ID

• Opposition MP called digital ID intrusive, unworkable, costly, and ineffective on illegal immigration.
• PM said digital ID has benefits (citing other European countries) and claimed government is taking control of borders.

Welfare spending / “family farm tax”

• Challenge framed around fairness: ballooning benefits bill, digital ID costs, taxes, and asked to reverse a “family farm tax.”
• PM argued welfare ballooned under Conservatives and cited a “black hole”/OBR critique; did not agree to reverse the farm measure.

Criminal courts backlog / jury trials

• Final question: if reforming jury trials is to tackle backlogs, why no sunset clause?
• PM cited Sir Brian Leveson’s warning of potential “total collapse” without change; reassured juries remain for the most serious cases.