Mr Norcott pointed out the irony of mocking opponents for changing positions on the very same day the government executed what he suggested was its thirteenth policy reversal.

He also questioned the wisdom of deploying a sexually-charged joke whilst addressing a female opposition leader.

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His final blow noted the ancient text dates back to 300BC, meaning variations of Starmer’s punchline have likely been circulating for approximately two millennia.

“I’ve told plenty of c**p jokes in my time,” Mr Norcott admitted before blasting the Prime Minister’s remark.

The risqué retort came as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch challenged him over the government’s latest policy shift on digital identification requirements.

Ms Badenoch had welcomed what she described as yet another U-turn, telling the Commons she felt like she repeated that phrase weekly.

I’ve told plenty of crap jokes in my time…but Starmer’s ‘Karma Sutra’ gag was Inception level bad.

1.) Joking about someone else changing position on the day you’ve done so for the 13th time is weird

2.) A sexualised joke when responding to a female MP was ill-advised

3.)…

— Geoff Norcott (@GeoffNorcott) January 14, 2026

The Tory leader called the mandatory digital ID scheme “a rubbish policy” and expressed relief at its abandonment.

She then quoted Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who had suggested the Prime Minister’s New Year’s resolution should be “to try to get it right first time.”

Ms Badenoch pressed Sir Keir on whether he agreed with his own cabinet minister’s assessment.

It was in response to this pointed questioning that the Prime Minister reached for his ill-fated joke.

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Sir Keir’s full riposte saw him reel off a litany of Conservative ministerial churn during their fourteen years in government.

“Don’t get me started on consistency: the Tories had five prime ministers, six chancellors, eight home secretaries and 16 housing ministers,” he declared.

The Prime Minister then delivered his punchline: “They had more positions in 14 years than the Kama Sutra.”

He concluded with a flourish, adding: “No wonder they are knackered – they left the country screwed.”

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The joke came as Sir Keir defended his government’s record on planning reform, child poverty measures, employment rights and NHS investment.

He accused the Conservatives of abandoning their previous stance on climate change and losing control of immigration despite pledging to reduce it.

The digital ID controversy stems from a significant policy shift announced by ministers earlier today.

In September, Sir Keir had unveiled plans making digital identification mandatory for proving the right to work in Britain as part of efforts to combat illegal employment.

“You will not be able to work in the UK if you don’t have a digital ID, it’s as simple as that,” the Prime Minister had stated at the time.

However, the government has now confirmed that alternative forms of digital documentation, including biometric passport chips and e-visas, will be accepted instead.