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Starmer accused of hypocrisy over allegations of lockdown-busting drink

Labour allies insisted Sir Keir Starmer would be cleared over the so-called ‘beergate’ row.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Sir Keir Starmer 'confident' lockdown curry and beer gathering didn't breach Covid rules

Durham Constabulary is investigating claims an evening event attended by the Labour leader last year might have broken the social distancing regulations in force at the time

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022

Sir Keir Starmer denies ‘beer and curry’ gathering broke Covid law as police launch probe

Police to investigate after receiving 'significant new information' and despite earlier saying they did not believe an offence had been committed

Wales Online · May 7, 2022

Frustration at Met as Boris Johnson not sent key Partygate questionnaire

Officials call Met approach to investigations ‘scattergun’ with some facing police action after assisting Sue Gray

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

Partygate: Timeline of government gatherings as more fines issued

All the events under scrunity since scandal began – as Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hit by fines

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

Keir Starmer slams Tory smear campaign over lockdown event as he confirms no police contact

Last month Boris Johnson, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and the Prime Minister's wife Carrie Johnson were all fined for attending a party in Downing Street in June 2020 during lockdown.

Daily Record · May 4, 2022

Boris Johnson says he has not received police questionnaire over staff leaving do

Boris Johnson says he has not received new police questionnaire over leaving party for former communications director

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

PM says he has not received police questionnaire relating to staff leaving do

The Prime Minister said he has not received a new police questionnaire in relation to reports of a leaving party for a former communications director

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

Boris Johnson says police have not contacted him about Lee Cain party

PM is reported to have given speech and poured drinks at leaving do for former spin doctor in November 2020 despite lockdown

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022

Johnson insists he is an honest politician and is ‘getting on with the job’

The Prime Minister was pressed on partygate, breaking the law and accusations he misled Parliament during a Good Morning Britain interview.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022