UK Labour Leader Faces New ‘Beergate’ Criticism Following Leaked Memo

Following the announcement that he is to be investigated by police amid allegations he broke lockdown rules last year after receipt of "significant new information," Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes a statement outside Labour Party headquarters in London on May 6, 2022. Kirsty O'Connor/PA

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure on Sunday over a potentially rule-breaking dinner with his colleagues during the CCP virus lockdowns after a leaked memo suggested the dinner was prearranged.

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab accused Starmer of “complete hypocrisy” while Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey suggested it would be “difficult” for Starmer to continue as the party leader if police decide that he has broken the law.