Labour Conference Overshadowed by Freebies Scandal and Internal Tensions
Keir Starmer and top Labour officials face criticism over accepting gifts, as party aims to shift focus to policy and public service reforms.
- Keir Starmer and Sue Gray are under fire for accepting corporate box tickets at a Tottenham Hotspur match from a Super League lobbyist.
- Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner defends her use of a New York apartment owned by Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli, insisting no rules were broken.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson justifies £14,000 in donations from Lord Alli, stating the funds were used for professional events, not personal celebrations.
- Labour leaders have pledged to stop accepting donations for clothing to avoid further controversies.
- Starmer emphasizes his commitment to avoiding new austerity measures and delivering significant public service improvements amid the ongoing scandal.
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