US EditionKeir Starmer breaks silence on bringing death penalty back to UK
Rupert Lowe urges a binding referendum on the death penalty citing brutal crimes, while Keir Starmer opposes it, emphasizing past failures and justice system improvements.
- Rupert Lowe, speaking at PMQs, asked for a referendum on reinstating the death penalty, a proposal circulated on social media yesterday by Politics UK.
- A Great Yarmouth MP cited recent murders, rapes and stabbings, arguing many perpetrators 'should not be in our country' as grounds for the proposal.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer opposed reintroducing the death penalty, saying it is not the answer and responded at PMQs with a measured reply to the question.
- The question prompted groans in the House of Commons, and social media condemned Rupert Lowe as 'the most repugnant MP,' with Hulbert tweeting on November 12, 2025.
- Proposal would ask whether a legally binding referendum on foreign and domestic criminals should be held, while critics warned the death penalty risks wrongful executions and urged criminal-justice system reforms.
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Starmer shuts down Lowe’s calls for a referendum on the death penalty
Sir Keir Starmer has shut down Rupert Lowe’s recommendation that the death penalty be reintroduced for foreign criminals.Speaking in the House of Commons on Wednesday (12 November), the former Reform UK MP, who now sits as an independent, asked the prime minister if he would support holding a referendum on the matter, claiming that “every week we hear of a brutal murder, rape or stabbing” committed by “someone who should not be in our country to
Rupert Lowe questions Sir Keir Starmer on reintroducing the death penalty
During PMQs today, Independent MP Rupert Lowe pressed the Prime Minister on whether the public should be given a legally binding referendum on bringing back capital punishment for crimes where guilt is undeniable
Rupert Lowe slammed after calling for referendum on reinstating the death penalty
Rupert Lowe has called for a referendum on reinstating the death penalty in the UK. Speaking at PMQs this week, the former Reform UK MP spoke about putting the question to the public after recent incidents. Watch the moment here: 🚨 NEW: Rupert Lowe calls for a referendum on the reintroduction of the death penalty Starmer: "The death penalty is not the answer… it didn't work when it was in place and it led to the death of those who turned out t…
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