UK Labour Leaders Vow to Quit If Receiving ‘Beergate’ Fine

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The UK’s Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to resign as the Labour Party leader if police find that he has broken CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus rules. Deputy leader Angela Rayner also said she would resign if she is fined for breaking lockdown regulations. The leaders of the main opposition party are currently being investigated by Durham Police over a curry-and-beer dinner with others at the end of a visit to Labour MP Mary Foy’s office in Durham on April 30, 2021, during an election campaign. The rules at the time prohibited indoor social mixing between households but allowed colleagues to “gather in larger groups or meet indoors where it is necessary for your work,” while adding, “This does not include social gatherings with work colleagues.” Labour has argued that the end-of-the-day takeaway dinner was part of a work event. ...

Source: https://www.theepochtimes.com/uk-labour ... 54506.html