Prime Minister's Questions summary

3 September 2025

by news@freebooter.uk

Key announcements & updates

Defense Deal: UK wins largest ever Norwegian shipbuilding contract (£10bn), securing 15 years of shipbuilding jobs in Scotland and across the UK.
Childcare: Launch of 30 hours free childcare for working families, saving £7,500/year per child and aiming to give every child an equal start in school.
High Streets & Gambling: Government plans cumulative impact assessments for gambling outlets to help local councils regulate their numbers and locations.
Small Businesses: £3bn boost to business loans, tackling late payments, and fairer business rates to support SMEs, including pubs.

Government Borrowing: Starmer stressed fiscal rules are being followed to reduce debt, contrasting with past Conservative government choices.
Job Creation & Trade: 380,000 jobs created, three trade deals signed, and record investment in the first year of the Labour government.

Ethics & Tax: Deputy PM referred herself to independent ethics adviser regarding tax issues; PM defended her transparency and record.
Online Safety: Labour’s Online Safety Act highlighted as key to protecting children from online predators and harmful content.
Emergency Services: PM will raise concerns about Scottish Fire & Rescue cuts with the Scottish Government.

Gaza: UK working with international partners to deliver aid, secure a ceasefire, and address humanitarian crisis.
Ukraine: Sanctions on Russia for abduction and indoctrination of children; UK actively pursuing return of kidnapped children.
Space Sector: Commitment to UK Space Agency and maintaining international credibility, operational independence, and investment.

Shipbuilding in Scotland: PM emphasized the Norway contract as a boost for jobs and industry in Scotland.
Farmers & Agriculture: £2.7bn invested in farming and nature recovery; 25-year roadmap being developed.
Climate & Energy: Commitment to renewable energy investment and opposition to new North Sea oil/gas projects.
Free Speech: PM reaffirmed support for free speech and proper policing priorities.
National Pride: Union Jack to continue being displayed on government buildings; symbol of shared heritage and values.

Tributes paid to David Wbertton, Annette Brookke, and George Reed for their service and humanitarian contributions.

Tackling cost of living crisis, improving childcare, supporting small businesses, ensuring jobs growth, fair taxation, defense and industry, climate action, and international humanitarian aid.