Keir Starmer will be investigated by police over lockdown beer-drinking claims. The allegations refer to an event in Durham in April 2021, when public gatherings were banned due to the pandemic.
The Labour leader is under investigation by Durham Police over allegations he broke coronavirus lockdown laws while drinking beer, reported the Daily Mirror.
In a statement Durham Police said: “Earlier this year, Durham Constabulary carried out an assessment as to whether Covid-19 regulations had been breached at a gathering in Durham City on April 30 2021. At that time, it was concluded that no offence had been established and therefore no further action would be taken.
“Following the receipt of significant new information over recent days, Durham Constabulary has reviewed that position and now, following the conclusion of the pre-election period, we can confirm that an investigation into potential breaches of Covid-19 regulations relating to this gathering is now being conducted.”
