Reeves dragged into Starmer voice coach row as PM rages against ‘partying’ Tories
- Sir Keir Starmer defended his meeting with voice coach Leonie Mellinger during lockdown, stating he was working while the Tories were 'partying' at gatherings.
- The Tories have called for a police investigation into whether Mellinger broke lockdown rules, as London was under restrictions at that time.
- Starmer emphasized that he was focused on preparing for the Brexit deal and criticized the previous government's lockdown violations.
- Critics argue that Mellinger's presence during lockdown raises questions about the definition of a 'key worker' and adherence to rules.
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I was working while Tories partied: Starmer defends meeting voice coach
The Labour leader made the comments at Prime Minister’s Questions. Sir Keir Starmer has defended meeting a voice coach during the winter of 2020, saying “I was working” while the Tories were “partying”. The Prime Minister has denied breaching restrictions in place during the coronavirus pandemic by working with a communication skills specialist on a response to Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir said: “…
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