Keir Starmer's top donor, Lord Alli, has issued a public apology for breaching parliament's sleaze rules four times. The official probe found that the millionaire peer failed to declare his interest as an unpaid director of a company based in the Virgin Islands.
Apology and Recommendations
Lord Alli's apology comes after a report by Parliament's Standards Commissioner, Daniel Greenberg, identified four breaches of the Code of Conduct. Greenberg recommended that Lord Alli write a letter of apology to the Chair of the Conduct Committee, Baroness Manningham-Buller.
Response from Lord Alli
In response to the findings, Lord Alli expressed his regret, stating, "I am writing to you today to offer my apology for my breach of conduct by not registering my interests correctly. I will endeavour to keep to the Code of Conduct at all times to avoid such circumstances again."
Controversy Surrounding Lord Alli
Lord Alli's involvement in a Labour sleaze storm was further highlighted when it was revealed that Sir Keir Starmer and other prominent figures in the party accepted gifts and perks from him, including money for suits and the use of a London penthouse for studying purposes.
Last month, following the controversy, the Prime Minister and his front bench team announced that they would no longer accept clothing donations.
