The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Tory Minister insists Boris Johnson is still an 'asset' despite election drubbing

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi urged Tory MPs to rally around the Prime Minister - warning: “People don't like to vote for split parties, for teams that are divided.”

Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022

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

Tory minister says Boris Johnson an electoral asset despite huge local election losses

A TORY minister has claimed Boris Johnson remains an electoral asset despite huge losses in local elections across the UK which saw the party lose…

The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2022

Boris Johnson ‘still an asset’, insists minister after Tories lose nearly 500 seats in local elections

Leadership issue must be ‘brought to a head’ soon, say rebel MPs as party hammered in south

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

What the papers say – May 7

The Tories are reportedly turning on Boris Johnson over his party’s local election results.

The Independent UK · 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

‘Tories punished’: how the papers covered the Tories’ election reverses

While several front pages highlight pressure on Boris Johnson after 400 council seat losses, others focus on the so-called ‘beergate’ Keir Starmer

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2022

Keir Starmer denies Covid law breach as police probe ‘curry and beer’ gathering

A legal expert said the event appeared justified under the UK Government guidelines in place at the time.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Johnson accused of putting off voters as Tories down hundreds of council seats

Labour celebrated gains but their joy was overshadowed by the announcement of a police probe into whether Sir Keir Starmer broke lockdown rules.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Local elections: Five biggest moments as Tories lose historic councils and hundreds of seats

Labour makes significant gains in London, with Keir Starmer calling the results a ‘turning point’

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022