Sir Keir Starmer Accused of Breaching Covid Lockdown Rules

Allegations on Christmas Eve 2020

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of breaching Covid lockdown rules on Christmas Eve 2020. Tory MPs have questioned why he granted his voice coach, Leonie Mellinger, "key worker" status to visit him while he was working on his speaking style at Labour's London HQ.

Revelations from New Book

The allegations surfaced in a new book called Get In, serialized in Trending In The Newsday Times. This book chronicles Labour's comeback to power after 14 years and sheds light on the incident involving Sir Keir and his voice coach.

Response from Shadow Minister and Others

Shadow Minister Richard Holden has reached out to the Prime Minister regarding these accusations. He emphasized the importance of honesty and decency, urging the PM to address these concerns with the same standards he holds others to. Additionally, Lord Kempsall highlighted that Sir Keir met his voice coach in person for vocal training at Labour HQ in London just a day after advocating for stricter Covid measures while the city was under tier 4 restrictions.

Previous Scrutiny and Context

This is not the first time Sir Keir Starmer has faced scrutiny over potential lockdown breaches. In April 2021, he was cleared by Durham Police after having a meal in an MP's office, promising to resign if found guilty of breaking rules. These allegations come in the wake of ex-PM Boris Johnson's announcement altering Christmas plans due to the emergence of a new Covid variant.