Starmer spent a few days at a luxury hotel in Puerto Soller while coming under fire for having gone “missing in action”.
He insisted the party had been “leading” on the crisis and that the Tories had stolen his idea of a windfall tax.
On his return to London on Friday, Labour's leader has robustly defended his response to rising energy bills, arguing his party has been "leading" on the worsening cost-of-living crisis.
Sir Keir Starmer said Labour had already made proposals to lower costs, including taking VAT off energy bills.
He called Boris Johnson a "lame duck" prime minister who was "not prepared to do anything" on soaring living costs.
He said Labour would end energy prepayment meters premiums and more policies would follow next week.
Some backbench Labour MPs have criticised Sir Keir for being on holiday as the crisis over skyrocketing energy bills - driven by global economic turmoil - deepened this week.
When asked about discontent within his party over his response, Sir Keir said Labour had proposed policies such as a windfall tax on the excess profits of oil and gas companies and cutting VAT on energy bills months ago, long before they were on the government's radar.
"For the best part of 12 months, Labour has been absolutely leading on this issue," Sir Keir said. "And I'm very proud of the work we've done."
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Zoltan TeglasProbably and that’s the worrying part, I agree about Andy. Number 10 is an office and home for the PM. Redhill where curry gate occurred is certainly not a home and not a work place either, more a museum a tribute to a coal industry that disappeared decades ago. It’s original purpose to represent the men that worked in that industry , the foundation of the then Labour Party…Strong rough men like my generations of grandfathers and father sadly long gone from this world. The problem with starmer he is like the ancient mariner . Hanging round his neck I think Jeremy will make a great PM. …and He with others leading the charge to over turn the referendum democratic vote.. Now he says Jeremy only joking distancing him self from that leadership. As for Brexit then I now support that decision. I can only imagine my forbears view of the her majesty’s loyal opposition but they are not suitable for polite conversation. Criticism and opposition is easy leadership is not. The challenge of the last 3 years have been extraordinary. The political leaders of Europe need to be laser focused on todays events not trivia and personal attacks. Like cake and the events of decades ago the cdu are accusing the chancellor of. The current risk of a serious ooops moment at an Nuclear plant in Ukraine could lead to a radiation disaster affecting European citizens. Calm heads and no distractions are needed in these times , opposition parties should be minded of that when playing political games for all our sakes.
David HollandI think Labour is just sitting back and watching the tories slowly destroy themselves. Andy Burnham would make a better leader imo. As for moving abroad due to political parties - I've met dozens of Brits in Spain who left the UK because of the tories and who can blame them.
Ulla JacksonOf course they have Ulla …..but this gentleman criticised Johnson for going on a delayed honeymoon. His Kenny’s have criticised Johnson for being missing in action. These the same crowd that’s best efforts over the last 12 months is talk cake and wallpaper. While equally drinking beer and eating curry. And state the obvious during lockdown. Their achievement undermining a existing PM forcing a resignation due to media induced paralysis. After that resignation and the hiatus while appointing a successor, rage that Johnson should not be allowed to make any policy. Which he is not. Then complain that he is not making policy. Then going themselves on holiday. You wonder why I request the good Sir on your island until he sees the light and his hypocrisy. Unfortunately the lesser of two evils is a poor choice but that’s politics. Seems to be the German chancellor has his own version of character assassinations by the CDU. Accused of something much more expensive than cake though…
Are MPs not allowed holidays with their families - ever?
Zoltan TeglasWe all have our cross to bare unfortunately. The goon show at least have some views they wish to share. Let’s see what comes in the next couple of years. But I may move to Majorca if sir beer and the Kenny Everate appreciation society get the job. Other than not being Corbin and Boris what are his ideas. All have limited options with borrowing at current U.K. levels. So don’t expect much change.
David HollandHe's pretty useless. But anyone/anything would be better than Benny Hill, Thick Lizzy or Sumack.
You came keep him if you like. Just make sure he has plenty of beer and curry so he feels at home.