From Arsenal box to Taylor Swift tickets: Starmer's gifts as donations row escalates
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Sir Keir Starmer has been given access to an Arsenal corporate box worth thousands amid scrutiny over his acceptance of substantial donations, including clothing worth £5,000 from Lord Alli.
Despite a salary of around £165,000, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has faced backlash for not initially declaring a £5,000 donation from Labour peer Lord Waheed Alli for his wife.
Emily Thornberry defended Starmer, suggesting that political figures often receive gifts, questioning public expectations of a prime minister taking a packed lunch to a state dinner.
The ongoing scrutiny involves potential ethical concerns regarding Starmer's disclosed donations, leading the parliamentary watchdog to conclude he will not face an investigation.
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