News · 22 May 2026

Keir Starmer corrects North Korea trade deal blunder

MPs heard a surprising claim regarding a UK-North Korea trade agreement. During Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer mistakenly said the government had secured such a deal. He then rose and chuckled. He apologised to MPs in the Commons, correcting the statement to clarify he meant South Korea, calling it an unfortunate tongue slip.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 May 2026 at 16:21

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