A senior Labour MP has said it is “ludicrous” to suggest Keir Starmer is avoiding scrutiny on the so-called “beergate” event.
Wes Streeting dismissed any notion that police might find Starmer did break social distancing rules last year after the Labour leader cancelled an appearance that would have seen him questioned on the claims.
Streeting, the shadow health secretary, mounted a passionate defence of the leader after weekend headlines in right-wing newspapers about an event in Durham last year where Starmer has been accused of breaching social distancing rules
