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UK PM Keir Starmer Faces Investigation Over £76,000 Undeclared Gifts to Wife from Labour Donor

Sep 15, 2024, 03:07 AM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing an investigation for breaching parliamentary rules after failing to declare that a multimillionaire businessman and Labour Party peer, Lord Waheed Alli, bought high-end designer clothes, paid for a personal shopper, and covered alterations for his wife, Victoria. The issue centers around Starmer's failure to disclose these gifts, which include clothing and accessories, such as glasses, for both himself and his wife. The total amount of the gifts is reportedly £76,000. The controversy has sparked allegations of cronyism and raised questions about transparency in political donations. This investigation comes just 10 weeks into Starmer's tenure as Prime Minister.