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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aletha Adu Political correspondent

Starmer’s free tickets for Arsenal and Taylor Swift part of job, says minister

Keir Starmer in a crowd in front of what appears to be a corporate box with Arsenal.com in large letters above
Keir Starmer gives a thumbs up at an Arsenal game in August. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters

Keir Starmer’s attendance at Arsenal football matches and Taylor Swift concerts is “part of the job”, the business secretary has said.

Jonathan Reynolds described the occasions for which Starmer had accepted tickets, including a Coldplay gig and football matches, as “major cultural, sporting events”.

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