In December 2020, Keir Starmer's voice coach Leonie Mellinger traveled to London to assist him in delivering Labour’s formal response to Boris Johnson’s Brexit team. This raised allegations of breaching lockdown rules. Starmer defended his actions, claiming compliance with regulations, contrasting with Johnson’s government’s behavior during the pandemic. Downing Street justified Mellinger's presence, indicating her role was essential for preparing a significant televised press conference on the day of Johnson's Brexit deal announcement. A government source emphasized that Mellinger's work adhered to existing guidelines during that period.
Starmer had a small team of people supporting him with that, which wouldn't be a surprise to anyone.
Mellinger's presence was in line with the requirements that you could go to work if you needed to.
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