Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer along with Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner, have both threatened to quit their positions if they are fined for breaking lockdown rules last year in Durham.
Sir Keir has been under investigation by Durham Constabulary over allegations that he broke coronavirus lockdown rules by having a beer with colleagues in April of last year during a campaign event. He has claimed he did not violate the rules.
“The idea that I would… casually break those rules is wrong. And frankly, I do not think those who accuse me of breaking the rules believe it themselves,” Sir Keir told the British press during a statement at Labour HQ in London on Monday and added: “I believe in honour, integrity and the principle that those who break the laws must follow them.”
“If the police decide to issue me with a fixed penalty notice, I would of course do the right thing and step down,” Sir Keir said,'If the police decide to issue me with a fixed penalty notice I would, of course, do the right thing and step down' Labour leader Keir Starmer confirms he will resign if Durham Police fine him over a gathering in the city in April 2021.
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