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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Labour launch security review as Starmer admits glitterbomb could have been ‘a lot worse’

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Sir Keir Starmer has acknowledged the security breach which saw a protester rush the stage to dump glitter over his head could have been “a lot worse” as Labour launched a review.

The party will probe the failings which led to the activist’s glitterbomb attack, with sources blaming the Metropolitan Police protection which monitors Sir Keir’s movements round the clock.

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