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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Daly

Starmer says police decision to clear him shows ‘contrast’ with No 10 partygate

PA Wire

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said the police decision to clear him following allegations that he broke lockdown rules when drinking a beer in an office showed the “contrast” with No 10 and the partygate claims.

Durham Constabulary said they do not believe any offence was committed in April 2021 when Sir Keir was pictured with a bottle of beer in the office of City of Durham MP Mary Foy in the run-up to the Hartlepool by-election.

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