So long Richard Burgon. Yes, Keir Starmer has decided to ‘stand down’ the would-be firebrand. Since Jeremy Corbyn appointed him as a shadow minister in 2015, the dedicated socialist has been a regular source of entertainment to Westminster watchers. So it is with some sadness that Mr S sees him returned to the Labour backbenches.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at his greatest hits:
1. Burgon’s bumbling response to anti-Zionism allegations
The former frontbencher took umbrage with newspaper suggestions that he had called Zionism the ‘enemy of peace’, claiming that he had never uttered those words. So he was left somewhat redfaced when footage emerged of him saying those exact words.
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