The Latest Breaking News from Waheed Alli

Do the Starmers’ expensive donated clothes matter? Yes and no

Keir Starmer’s commitment to putting an end to “the chaos of sleaze” is already on the ropes, largely because of reports surrounding his wife’s clothes. The prime minister initially failed to declare clothes gifted to Victoria Starmer by Labour party donor Waheed Alli – although he has now done so.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2024

Minister defends £170,000 salary of Keir Starmer aide Sue Gray

Ministers have ‘no political input’ into the pay of advisers, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2024

UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was elected in July on a promise to restore trust in politics

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Starmer’s £100,000 in tickets and gifts more than any other recent party leader

Prime minister has come under fire recently for clothing, accommodation and glasses provided by Waheed Alli

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024

Starmer will not be investigated over undeclared £5,000 donation for wife’s dresses

Downing Street has said that Parliament’s standards watchdog will not investigate whether Sir Keir Starmer broke rules by not declaring clothes gifted to his wife by Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Head of the civil service under pressure to quit amid ‘anger’ over leaks

It is unclear when Simon Case will resign, with senior No 10 staff alleged to have made informal complaints

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024

‘He will hate this profile’: how donor Waheed Alli became a Labour fixer

Those who know the publicity-shy millionaire talk of a selfless individual who was integral to the election victory

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024

Who is Lord Alli, the life peer and prominent Labour donor?

From access into No 10 to covering the costs of Victoria Starmer’s personal shopper and wardrobe, Lord Waheed Alli’s political career has had its intriguing moments. But who is the millionaire TV mogul who was granted a peerage at 34?

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2024

Starmer reported to Parliament’s standards watchdog over wife’s clothes bought by donor

PM accused of breaking the rules over Lord Alli, who has donated more than £500,000 to Labour, and clothes he gave to Lady Victoria Starmer – as she attends London Fashion Week

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024

James Cleverly does not rule out taking donations from Frank Hester

Tory leadership hopeful says comments about Diane Abbott were ‘completely wrong’ and donor has apologised

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2024