Durham Police may give the Labour leader only a few hours’ notice before announcing to the public whether or not he has been penalised in connection with “Beergate.”
The findings of a detective inquiry into claims that Sir Keir Starmer and his associates violated lockdown regulations are anticipated to be made public soon.
On April 30 of last year, when indoor social meetings were outlawed, Sir Keir and his deputy Angela Rayner enjoyed a beer and a takeout curry at Durham Miners Hall with Labour MP Mary Foy and other party members.
However, Sir Keir has vowed to step down if he receives a fixed penalty notice for violating the rules.
Those involved say that it was an election campaign work event.
Before informing the public whether or not the Labour leader has been punished in relation to “Beergate,” Durham Police may only give him a few hours’ warning.
One might expect the results of a detective investigation into allegations that Sir Keir Starmer and his friends broke lockdown rules to be released soon.
When indoor social gatherings were made illegal on April 30 of last year, Sir Keir and his deputy Angela Rayner went to Durham Miners Hall for a beer and takeout curry with Labour MP Mary Foy and other party members.
If he is issued a fixed penalty notice for breaking the rules, Sir Keir has threatened to resign.
It was an election campaign work event, according to those involved. Possibly, Durham Police