Keir Starmer’s beergate story unravels
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Keir Starmer’s beergate story unravels: Uh oh, it looks like things are getting uncomfortable for Keir Starmer. This week the Labour leader was hoping to turn ...
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Beergate: Why post-10pm Hull local election tweet may help Keir Starmer's defence
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- There is speculation that the motion in the Commons, with support from the Conservatives and the SNP, would lead to a potentially tricky investigation for Starmer before the elections.
- Voting on a ceasefire would have brought to light the internal divisions within the Labour party regarding the conflict.
- At the end of February, Hoyle caused a stir when he
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