Sir Keir Starmer will be investigated by police over 'beergate' - the allegation he broke lockdown rules while drinking with colleagues. Read more on this story:
Durham Constabulary said:"Earlier this year, Durham Constabulary carried out an assessment as to whether Covid-19 regulations had been breached at a gathering in Durham City on April 30 2021.Labour's Emily Thornberry on 'beergate'
"Following the receipt of significant new information over recent days, Durham Constabulary has reviewed that position and now, following the conclusion of the pre-election period, we can confirm that an investigation into potential breaches of COVID-19 regulations relating to this gathering is now being conducted."
The revelation will dent the Labour Party's joy at winning three key Conservative councils in London in the local elections, just hours earlier."The law should be applied fairly and consistently across the country," he added. The Labour leader accused Conservative MPs on Monday of"mudslinging" over the allegations after coming under pressure from Tories over the event.
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