Labor MPs ridicule Conservative’s Leader Kemi Badenoch after she misspelled “Britain” on party merchandise, prompting laughter in heated PMQs exchange.
British Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch, became the subject of sharp ridicule in Parliament after Labor MPs mocked a spelling mistake from the Conservative Party’s annual conference that misspelled “Britain” on promotional material.
During a lively Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) session, Labor MP Jim Dickson taunted Badenoch and the government benches by spelling out the word “Britain” letter by letter, drawing roars of laughter from across the chamber. The joke followed days of online mockery over chocolate bars distributed at the Conservative conference in Manchester, which read: “When Labor negotiates, Britian loses.”
As laughter swept through the House of Commons, Dickson, the MP for Dartford, used his question to deliver the jab. “This government is renewing Britain’s…” he began, before pausing theatrically. “And for the benefit of the Leader of the Opposition, that’s B-R-I-T-A-I-N.” The chamber erupted in laughter and applause.
Dickson went on to ask Prime Minister Keir Starmer about infrastructure repairs in his constituency, citing the long-delayed restoration of Galley Hill Road in Swanscombe. “Would the Prime Minister agree that the new transport funding shows we’re ending years of Conservative decline?” he asked.
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Starmer seized the opportunity to reinforce the joke. “He’s right,” the Prime Minister said, smiling. “The party opposite let roads crumble after years of underinvestment. We’re building infrastructure that working people rely on — £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to repair bridges, tunnels, and flyovers, and £92 billion (124 billion) in major road and rail upgrades. We’re rebuilding Britain. They can’t even spell it.”
The line drew loud cheers from Labor MPs and a mixture of groans and laughter from the Conservative benches. Badenoch, who sat nearby, appeared unimpressed as the exchange continued to circulate widely on social media within hours.
The Conservative Party has faced widespread ridicule since the conference blunder, which quickly became a meme online. When asked about the error last week, Shadow Housing Secretary James Cleverly responded awkwardly, admitting: “Well, typos happen… You’ve got to make sure — never skimp on sub-editors.”
While the incident was light-hearted, it highlighted a recurring challenge for the Conservatives, who have been battling public criticism over messaging mishaps and declining approval ratings. For many observers, the episode served as a symbolic — and humorous — reminder that even in politics, spelling still matters.
