Keir Starmer Faces Criticism Over Removal of Thatcher Portrait

Prime Minister's decision to take down Margaret Thatcher's painting from Downing Street sparks backlash from political figures.

Senior Tories and political figures label the move as 'petty' and 'vindictive'.
The portrait, commissioned by Gordon Brown, had hung in Downing Street since 2009.
Starmer's biographer revealed the removal during a Glasgow book festival.
Critics argue the act disrespects Thatcher's legacy as the first female Prime Minister.
Downing Street has declined to comment on the interior decor controversy.