SIR Keir Starmer was last night embroiled in a fresh row over whether or not he broke lockdown rules like the PM.
It emerged an invitation was sent to activists for a “quiz and social” on the same day he was snapped in the party’s Durham office swigging a beer.
But Sir Keir insists the date of the “social” in April 2021 was a total coincidence.
His spokesman said he did not go to the event and that it was held virtually.
However aides did admit he took a break from campaigning for a takeaway and a beer during local electioneering, despite rules at the time saying electioneering was no excuse for flouting restrictions.
Critics say he is a hypocrite for now demanding Boris Johnson quit over his Partygate fine.
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And Durham Police said they were considering a letter from rising star Tory MP Richard Holden asking them to review the decision that no offences were committed.
Last night a senior Government source said: “Keir Starmer says he was between meetings.
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“If so, there is absolutely no difference between this and what happened in Downing Street on the PM’s birthday.
“Durham Police must take the same approach as the Met.”
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