Powerful party official defends PM in gifts row and says UK ‘can be turned around’ despite economic gloom
One of the most powerful figures in government has defended Keir Starmer amid a row over gifts from a party donor, saying the prime minister is a man of integrity who is not just delivering a diet of doom and gloom.
Pat McFadden spoke out after Starmer faced claims of cronyism and failing to declare donations of clothing to his wife, as well as concern over a downbeat tone during his first weeks in power.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Powerful party official defends PM in gifts row and says UK ‘can be turned around’ despite economic gloomOne of the most powerful figures in government has defended Keir Starmer amid a row over gifts from a party donor, saying the prime minister is a man of integrity who is not just delivering a diet of doom and gloom.Pat McFadden spoke out after Starmer faced claims of cronyism and failing to declare donations of clothing to his wife, as well as concern over a downbeat tone during his first weeks in power. Continue reading…
