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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot and Rowena Mason

Labour MPs warned about talking to media except for Queen tributes

Keir Starmer attends memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral in London
Keir Starmer attending the memorial service for the Queen at St Paul's Cathedral in London last week. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Labour MPs have been warned not to share messages on social media or speak to journalists apart from to pay tribute to the Queen during the period of national mourning.

The rules have caused some disquiet among MPs and shadow ministers who believe the party should continue to speak out about the cost of living crisis.

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