You can tell the trouble that Sir Keir Starmer is in by the desperation of Sun hacks in finding fresh curry puns. Whether it’s ‘backed into a korma’ or ‘bhaji smugglers,’ the Labour leader’s ongoing troubles over ‘Beergate’ has caused a run on puns over at London Bridge. The latest twist in the ongoing saga is the news that Sir Keir is discussing his possible resignation with shadow cabinet colleagues if Durham Police decide to fine him over the April 2021 gathering in which he and party workers enjoyed curries and beers.
The investigation is expected to take between six to eight weeks, with the force establishing a special six-man source to probe whether the Labour leader and his deputy Angela Rayner did indeed break lockdown rules. Close colleagues are reportedly urging Starmer to ‘wrest back the political initiative’ by stating that he believes receiving a fine for breaking coronavirus restrictions is a resigning offence for party leaders. This
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