The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Tories head into local elections with porn MP scandal on top of partygate

Voters will go to the polls to elect regional politicians on Thursday with the Conservative Government mired in several scandals.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Scandals have left PM incapable of governing, says Starmer

Labour leader attacks Tory tax rises and inability to tackle the cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022

Boris Johnson celebrated with a beer indoors the week after Starmer 'lockdown dinner'

Top Tories are demanding a police probe into Keir Starmer having dinner with colleagues - yet Boris Johnson raised a beer inside a pub with at least 10 aides after winning the Hartlepool by-election just a week later

Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022

Starmer says ‘stark contrast’ between his beer and Johnson’s Covid fine

The Labour leader said it makes ‘absolutely no difference’ if deputy Angela Rayner was present at the time.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Jacob Rees-Mogg has given the game away – even this government knows Brexit is a disaster

The founding purpose of the Johnson administration has gone, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022

Keir Starmer condemns Scottish and UK Governments over ‘pittance’ of help

The Labour leader insisted Governments in Edinburgh and London could do more to tackle the cost of living crisis.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Angela Rayner was with Keir Starmer on night of lockdown beer photo, Labour say

Labour sources admitted a 'genuine mistake' after an official initially denied she was there. But Labour denied Tory claims they broke the law and hit back: "They want people to think it’s all the same, so no scandal matters"

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

Marginal Bury gives Labour local election jitters as Tories circle

Disillusioned supporters and Jewish voters may hold key to keeping council control

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022

County Durham MPs clash in House of Commons bar row

The clash happened at Westminster's Stranger's bar as the row over Partygate intensified

Chronicle Live · Apr 29, 2022

To capitalise on Tory disorder, Labour must set out a clear vision and policies

Letters: Peter Riddle says Keir Starmer should focus on open and honest politics, David Redshaw suggests rehiring Tony Blair’s attack dog, and Geoff Reid has a theory about the current Labour leader’s caution

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022