Facts
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak came under fire for a comment made during Prime Minister’s Questions in February 2024. He told the House of Commons that Starmer u-turned on “defining a woman, although in fairness that was only 99% of a u-turn.”
When asked about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s remarks, Trott claimed that “this was not a joke.”
Sunak could be seen laughing as he made the comment, as were others present.
Verdict
Sunak and others could be seen laughing. He was making a joke.
We emailed Laura Trott’s parliamentary office offering her the chance to respond. The email was received, but no reply.