WATCH: Keir Starmer forced to halt PMQs and 'correct the record' after 'North Korea' gaffe

May 20, 2026 - 13:02
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WATCH: Keir Starmer forced to halt PMQs and 'correct the record' after 'North Korea' gaffe

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was forced to "correct the record" during Prime Minister's Questions, following a gaffe involving North Korea.

After being handed a note in the Chamber, Sir Keir told MPs: "I've just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea, rather than South Korea. That would be breaking news!"

MPs descended into a fit of laughter as Sir Keir continued: "So before I'm referred to the Privileges committee, can I correct the record? It was a slip of the tongue, but a pretty unfortunate one."

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