Published 09/19/2024 10:11:00 a.m.

PM is in a 'pressure job' and should be allowed freebies, says minister

Starmer has declared gifts worth over 100,000 pounds since December 2019, more than any other lawmaker, raising eyebrows among supporters.
Starmer stated, “I’m very consistent with following the rules,” rejecting a wardrobe budget for prime ministers.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds confirmed that pay bands for advisers are set through an official process, not by politicians.

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The Independent

UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was elected in July on a promise to restore trust in politics

09/19/2024 11:04:08 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

U.K. leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

Less than three months after he was elected on a promise to restore trust in politics, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to shake off criticism over donations from a wealthy businessman and the hefty salary of his most senior aide.

09/19/2024 11:48:13 a.m.·Canada

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UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was elected in July on a promise to restore trust in politics

09/19/2024 11:04:08 a.m.·United States

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KIFI

UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was elected in July on a promise to restore trust in politics. Now he’s trying to shake off criticism over donations from a wealthy businessman and the hefty salary of his most senior aide. The Labour Party leader has denied impropriety over thousands of dollars’ worth of clothes and eyeglasses paid for by Waheed Alli, a media entrepreneur and longtime Labour donor. Starmer is al…

09/19/2024 11:04:08 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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Sky News UK

PM is in a 'pressure job' and should be allowed freebies, says minister

Sir Keir Starmer is in a "pressure" job and should be allowed to enjoy gifts and hospitality if it is declared correctly, a cabinet minister has told Sky News.

09/19/2024 6:46:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Listed: The top 10 MPs accepting gifts since 2019

Sir Keir Starmer has faced scrutiny for the scale of gifts given to him from Labour donor Waheed Alli who has paid for the prime minister's clothing, accommodation and glasses. Since December 2019, the prime minister has received £107,145 in gifts, benefits, and hospitality. This figure has been higher than that of other major party leaders recently and leaves him receiving more freebies than any other MP since becoming Labour leader. Starmer…

09/19/2024 11:52:42 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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PM is in a 'pressure job' and should be allowed freebies, says minister

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UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

U.K. leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

U.K. leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong

PM is in a 'pressure job' and should be allowed freebies, says minister

PM is in a 'pressure job' and should be allowed freebies, says minister

Listed: The top 10 MPs accepting gifts since 2019

Listed: The top 10 MPs accepting gifts since 2019

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