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The Latest Breaking News from Durham

What is Beergate and why does it matter?

Keir Starmer having a beer and takeaway has potentially become a resigning matter after reopening of investigation

The Guardian - UK

From Barnard Castle to Beergate: Durham police chief at centre of national row again

Jo Farrell, who was criticised for not questioning Dominic Cummings over lockdown trips, is now investigating Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy: Sir Keir Starmer ‘is Mr Rules, he does not break the rules’

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab accused Sir Keir of ‘complete hypocrisy’ over the Durham beer-and-curry event being investigated by police.

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Lisa Nandy brands Starmer "Mr Rules" and rejects Tory mudslinging over lockdown curry and beer

Labour's Lisa Nandy said it was 'absurd' to compare Keir Starmer having a takeaway with campaigners ahead of a by-election to the 12 gatherings in Downing Street being probed by police

Daily Mirror

The week in North East politics: local elections, beergate and more

There was good and bad news for the Labour party in the region this week as parts of the region went to the polls

Chronicle Live

Tories step up pressure on Starmer over ‘beergate’ row

A leaked memo suggested the beer and curry Sir Keir Starmer had with colleagues during coronavirus restrictions was planned in advance.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer's £200 'Beergate' curry bill has been exaggerated, says takeaway boss

Keir Starmer is now being investigated by Durham Police over the so-called Beergate event while campaigning last year while Covid rules were still in place

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Starmer beer claim ‘smears’ could drag on for weeks, top Labour figures warn

Shadow cabinet reveal their frustration after elections as policere-examine allegations of Covid rules breach

The Guardian - UK

Sir Keir Starmer 'confident' Durham beer did not break Covid rules

Labour leader was speaking after Durham Police revealed it was looking again at the event

Chronicle Live

Keir’s gathering in Durham ‘million miles away’ from PM’s rule break, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan jumped to the defence of the Labour leader after Durham police said they would investigate the incident

Evening Standard

Diane Abbott: Starmer should ‘consider his position’ if fined over ‘Beergate’

Ex-Labour shadow home secretary made comment after Durham police opened inquiry into party leader and lockdown rules

The Guardian - UK

Anas Sarwar: Do not draw ‘false equivalence’ between Starmer and Johnson

Labour’s UK leader is under investigation by police in Durham over a meeting with colleagues.

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer accused of 'hypocrisy' over lockdown 'beergate' allegation

Durham Constabulary is investigating claims an evening event attended by the Labour leader may have broke social distancing rules

Wales Online

County cricket: Joe Root returns to the crease and to form for Yorkshire

The former England captain looked in good touch for Yorkshire against Essex but was outshone by young teammate Harry Brook

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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

Wales Online

The Mark Drakeford interview: General election needed as soon as possible

Wales' First Minister said it had been 'a very good day for Labour right across Wales' and that people should wait for Durham Police to conclude its investigation into Sir Keir Starmer

Chronicle Live

Lord Parkinson visits Durham in county's bid to be named City of Culture

Arts Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay paid a visit to County Durham today as the county competes to be named City of Culture 2025

Chronicle Live

Durham drug dealer who fled the country to avoid being arrested is jailed for 16 years

Shaun Philip Mason imported large amounts of Class A and B drugs, including MDMA, into the North East

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer denies rules were broken as police probe ‘beergate’ allegations

The Labour leader said he was ‘confident no rules were broken’ at the event in Durham a year ago.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer to face ‘beergate’ probe after ‘significant new information’

Durham Constabulary said the year-old allegations will be looked at again after previously saying no offence had been established.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s office beer: what we know as investigation announced

Durham police are looking into claims the Labour leader may have broken lockdown rules last year

Chronicle Live

Durham Police to investigate Sir Keir Starmer over 'beergate' allegations he 'broke lockdown rules'

The force have been under considerable political pressure to open an investigation.

Daily Record

Keir Starmer set to be investigated again over 'beergate' allegations

Reports claim that pressure from Tory MPs and rightwing newspapers may force Durham police to investigate Labour's beer and curry dinner break again.

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer to be investigated over ‘beergate’ allegations after Durham Police receive ‘significant new information’

Durham Police said it had received ‘significant new information’ in recent days over the alleged incident

Nottingham Post

Keir Starmer to be probed by police over lockdown beer-drinking party claims

The Labour leader is under investigation by Durham Police

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