
Gbnews presenter leo ben reveals that, Labour leader and current Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense scrutiny after claims surfaced that he may have broken Covid-19 lockdown rules in 2020. Reports suggest that on Christmas Eve of that year, at the height of the pandemic, Starmer received voice coaching lessons from acting coach Leony Mellinger at Labour’s headquarters in London, despite strict government restrictions being in place at the time.
In December 2020, the UK was under a tiered lockdown system, and London was in Tier 4, meaning people were required to work from home unless their job could not be done remotely. Labour HQ, located on Southside Victoria Street, was under these restrictions. Despite this, reports indicate that Starmer attended an in-person session with his vocal coach, raising concerns over whether he followed the rules he had so strongly advocated for.
Critics argue that this situation mirrors the “Partygate” scandal, which led to Boris Johnson’s downfall, and therefore, Starmer should face the same level of scrutiny. Throughout the pandemic, Starmer was one of the most vocal figures calling for strict enforcement of lockdown measures, even demanding tougher rules at times. His critics now claim that he cannot be both a lawmaker and a lawbreaker.
Political commentators have pointed out inconsistencies in Starmer’s defense. Reports highlight that Mellinger had previously conducted voice training sessions remotely, casting doubt on why this session needed to be held in person. Additionally, the classification of Mellinger as a “key worker” has raised eyebrows, as key workers during the pandemic were generally those essential to public services, such as doctors, nurses, police officers, and transport workers.
Conservative MP Richard Holden has written to the Prime Minister demanding an investigation into the allegations. He has accused Starmer of misleading the public and disregarding the law. If these allegations are proven true, the pressure on Starmer to resign could become overwhelming.
Starmer has previously stated that if he were ever found guilty of breaking Covid rules, he would resign. While he managed to escape penalty in the “Beergate” scandal in Durham, this fresh controversy could be even more damaging. The timing of the alleged rule breach, during a particularly strict phase of the pandemic, makes this a serious issue for the Prime Minister.
Supporters of Starmer argue that he has always upheld the law and would step down if officially found guilty. However, others believe he may attempt to stay in office, as public fatigue over Covid-related scandals grows.
The coming days will be crucial in determining the outcome of this controversy. If an official investigation confirms that Starmer breached lockdown rules, calls for his resignation will likely intensify. Whether he chooses to step down or fight to remain in office, this scandal is expected to fuel heated political debates and challenge his leadership credibility.