The Latest Breaking News from Durham

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 · May 7, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022

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 · May 7, 2022

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 · May 7, 2022

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

The Guardian - 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

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

Wales Online · May 6, 2022

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 · May 6, 2022

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

Chronicle Live · May 6, 2022

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 · May 6, 2022