Keir Starmer makes a statement outside Labour Party headquarters following the announcement that he is to be investigated by police amid allegations he broke lockdown rules last year.

Bitter divisions in the Labour Party have re-emerged after Keir Starmer faced fresh allegations about the beergate saga threatening his leadership.

Durham Police have said they will re-investigate claims the party leader broke lockdown rules while having an Indian takeaway and drinks with colleagues.

At the time of the gathering, in April 2021, social distancing rules remained in place, although there were exemptions for work meetings.

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