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The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Keir Starmer vows to resign as Labour leader if fined for ‘beergate’

Conservative ministers have lined up to accuse the Labour leader of hypocrisy

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer 'weighing up pledge to resign' if fined over Beergate

Labour leader Keir Starmer could choose to pile pressure on Boris Johnson by committing to stand down should Durham Police issue him with a fixed penalty notice

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer beergate allegations dismissed as 'ludicrous' by Wes Streeting

Labour's Shadow Health Secretary said he would not even contemplate that the Labour leader would be fined over the claims that he broke lockdown rules in Durham last year.

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No evidence Keir Starmer broke Covid rules, says shadow minister

‘Ludicrous’ to suggest Labour leader is trying to avoid scrutiny over issue, says Wes Streeting

The Guardian - UK

Barrister and Covid expert explains why he doubts Keir Starmer broke ANY lockdown laws

I struggle to see how Durham police could decide that, in fact, they have a better understanding of the political necessity of the Leader of the Opposition’s schedule right before the local election, says Adam Wagner

Daily Mirror

Leaked Beergate memo could clear Starmer, lawyer believes

Adam Wagner, a barrister specialising in lockdown rules, says document shows purpose of meal was political, not social

The Guardian - UK

Durham Cathedral to open at night as free one-off treat for visitors

Evening opening at Durham landmark includes opportunity to climb the cathedral tower to view the lights over the city

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What is Beergate and why does it matter?

Keir Starmer having a beer and takeaway has potentially become a resigning matter after reopening of investigation

The Guardian - UK

From Barnard Castle to Beergate: Durham police chief at centre of national row again

Jo Farrell, who was criticised for not questioning Dominic Cummings over lockdown trips, is now investigating Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy: Sir Keir Starmer ‘is Mr Rules, he does not break the rules’

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab accused Sir Keir of ‘complete hypocrisy’ over the Durham beer-and-curry event being investigated by police.

The Independent UK

Lisa Nandy brands Starmer "Mr Rules" and rejects Tory mudslinging over lockdown curry and beer

Labour's Lisa Nandy said it was 'absurd' to compare Keir Starmer having a takeaway with campaigners ahead of a by-election to the 12 gatherings in Downing Street being probed by police

Daily Mirror

The week in North East politics: local elections, beergate and more

There was good and bad news for the Labour party in the region this week as parts of the region went to the polls

Chronicle Live

Tories step up pressure on Starmer over ‘beergate’ row

A leaked memo suggested the beer and curry Sir Keir Starmer had with colleagues during coronavirus restrictions was planned in advance.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer's £200 'Beergate' curry bill has been exaggerated, says takeaway boss

Keir Starmer is now being investigated by Durham Police over the so-called Beergate event while campaigning last year while Covid rules were still in place

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer beer claim ‘smears’ could drag on for weeks, top Labour figures warn

Shadow cabinet reveal their frustration after elections as policere-examine allegations of Covid rules breach

Chronicle Live

Sir Keir Starmer 'confident' Durham beer did not break Covid rules

Labour leader was speaking after Durham Police revealed it was looking again at the event

Evening Standard

Keir’s gathering in Durham ‘million miles away’ from PM’s rule break, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan jumped to the defence of the Labour leader after Durham police said they would investigate the incident

The Guardian - UK

Diane Abbott: Starmer should ‘consider his position’ if fined over ‘Beergate’

Ex-Labour shadow home secretary made comment after Durham police opened inquiry into party leader and lockdown rules

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The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar: Do not draw ‘false equivalence’ between Starmer and Johnson

Labour’s UK leader is under investigation by police in Durham over a meeting with colleagues.

Wales Online

Sir Keir Starmer accused of 'hypocrisy' over lockdown 'beergate' allegation

Durham Constabulary is investigating claims an evening event attended by the Labour leader may have broke social distancing rules

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Joe Root returns to the crease and to form for Yorkshire

The former England captain looked in good touch for Yorkshire against Essex but was outshone by young teammate Harry Brook

Daily Mirror

Sir Keir Starmer 'confident' lockdown curry and beer gathering didn't breach Covid rules

Durham Constabulary is investigating claims an evening event attended by the Labour leader last year might have broken the social distancing regulations in force at the time

Wales Online

The Mark Drakeford interview: General election needed as soon as possible

Wales' First Minister said it had been 'a very good day for Labour right across Wales' and that people should wait for Durham Police to conclude its investigation into Sir Keir Starmer

Chronicle Live

Lord Parkinson visits Durham in county's bid to be named City of Culture

Arts Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay paid a visit to County Durham today as the county competes to be named City of Culture 2025

Chronicle Live

Durham drug dealer who fled the country to avoid being arrested is jailed for 16 years

Shaun Philip Mason imported large amounts of Class A and B drugs, including MDMA, into the North East

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