The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Four No 10 aides quit within hours as Boris Johnson’s inner circle hollowed out

Senior Tories said the exits marked the ‘beginning of the end’ for the Prime Minister.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Boris Johnson’s government reels as aides quit, Tory anger grows

The crisis engulfing Boris Johnson’s government deepened as four top aides quit, with one of them unleashing a devastating attack on the U.K. prime minister’s judgment.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2022

The Guardian view on a Downing Street resignation: a smear too far

Editorial: The departure of the prime minister’s most trusted aide does nothing to dispel the fin de régime aura of this Conservative government

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2022

Sunak rebukes embattled Johnson after long-time aide resigns over Savile smear

Munira Mirza quit as No 10’s head of policy over the Prime Minister’s ‘scurrilous’ and debunked attempt to discredit Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Boris Johnson further weakened by long-time aide’s resignation over Savile slur

Munira Mirza quit over the Prime Minister’s ‘scurrilous’ and debunked smear against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Boris Johnson bodyblow as loyal adviser quits over Savile slur against Keir Starmer

One of Boris Johnson's most trusted advisers, Munira Mirza, has quit as his head of policy in move that will rock the Downing St operation

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2022

Boris Johnson’s policy chief quits in protest over ‘scurrilous’ Savile smear against Keir Starmer

Munira Mirza – hailed by prime minister as one of his biggest inspirations – condemns ‘inappropriate and partisan’ attack

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Four Johnson aides quit in fallout from Downing Street parties

Policy chief Munira Mirza was first to go, followed shortly by Jack Doyle, Dan Rosenfield and Martin Reynolds

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2022

Boris Johnson's policy chief quits in protest at his Savile slur on Keir Starmer

Munira Mirza's resignation comes hours after the Prime Minister backed down and said he was not talking about Keir Starmer's 'personal record'. But he did not apologise for the remarks. Ms Mirza was one of Mr Johnson's most loyal allies.

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2022

Boris Johnson climbdown on Jimmy Savile slur against Keir Starmer

In the face of fury from his own colleagues and disgust from Jimmy Savile's victims, the Prime Minister withdrew the false accusation against the Labour leader that he had not pursued the child abuser while serving as Director of Public Prosecutions.

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2022