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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Woodcock

Labour MP apologises to Tory neighbour after Commons bar spat over Starmer drinks

UK Parliament

A Labour MP has apologised after an altercation with a Conservative colleague over his calls for police to investigate an alleged breach of lockdown rules by party leader Sir Keir Starmer.

North West Durham MP Richard Holden described Mary Hoy’s behaviour on the House of Commons terrace bar on Tuesday evening as “totally unacceptable” and alleged she may have been affected by drink, but said he accepted her apology.

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