Accepting dresses due to lack of taxpayer funding
LADY Victoria Starmer accepted dresses from a Labour bankroller because taxpayers won't pay for her clothes, David Lammy said yesterday.
PM's wife needs to 'look their best' for the public
The Foreign Secretary insisted the PM's wife was right to be given pretty dresses by a millionaire donor because the couple needs to "look their best" for the public.
Sir Keir breached Commons sleaze rules
Sir Keir has been found to have breached Commons sleaze rules by failing to declare that Lord Waheed Alli, a Labour peer, paid for a personal shopper and outfits for Lady Victoria.
Donor also provided work clothes and glasses
The millionaire has also given the PM £18,685 worth of work clothes and high-end glasses, which were declared in line with Commons rules.
Political donations for outfit budgets
Mr Lammy told the BBC that while the Starmer's "are not broke," other world leaders receive lavish outfit budgets that the PM can't access.
Incorrect claim about US President's clothing budget
The Foreign Secretary incorrectly claimed that in the US the President receives generous taxpayer funding for snazzy suits. However, there is no specific clothing budget for presidents, despite receiving expenses allowance.
Response from Tory spokesperson
Responding to the ordeal, a Tory spokesperson called for a full investigation into the passes for glasses scandal, highlighting concerns about allegations of cronyism and breaches of parliamentary rules.
