Fresh political tensions have erupted at Westminster after claims of growing divisions within the Labour Party prompted criticism from opposition parties.
The row comes as new economic figures showed the UK economy contracted in April, while households continue to face pressure from rising living costs and higher energy bills.
The latest figures have fuelled debate over the direction of the UK economy and the government’s handling of public finances.
Political attention has also focused on reported disagreements within Labour ranks, with senior figures publicly discussing the party’s future direction and leadership.
The developments have prompted criticism from opponents, who argue that political infighting risks distracting attention from issues affecting households and businesses.
The debate comes at a time when many families across Scotland and the wider UK continue to face financial pressures linked to energy costs, inflation and wider economic uncertainty.
SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said the focus should remain on addressing the challenges facing the public rather than internal political disputes.
Dave Doogan MP said:
“The raft of resignations in the last few days is confirmation that the Labour Party is entering into a full-blown civil war but, as usual, it is the public who will be left to count the cost of their chaos.
“Every single day that the Labour Party are focused on fighting amongst themselves is one more day they will ignore the priorities of the people they are actually there to serve.
“People gave Labour their trust to be a responsible government, instead they have been reckless from the very day they took office.
“For years, Labour politicians arrogantly lectured others about getting on with the day job, now they can’t even get through a full week without another resignation or another scandal.
“Labour’s chaos means that Westminster is set for another summer of discontent, the public is left with a Prime Minister and a UK government literally living in limbo.
“All the while in the real world, the cost-of-living emergency deepens for families, with energy bills set to soar by over £200 at the start of July.
“All political parties face their challenges, but it is unforgivable that in Westminster those challenges constantly consume the job of government.
“Chaos is now the permanent pattern of Westminster and a generation of our people have been left to pay the price of that damage and decline.”
The comments reflect a broader political argument over economic management, public services and the direction of government policy in the months ahead.
With Westminster politics expected to remain a major focus throughout the summer, the debate is likely to continue as parties position themselves ahead of future electoral contests.
For many voters, however, the key concern is likely to remain the impact of political decisions on everyday issues such as household bills, public services and the wider economy.
