The controversy over gifts received by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer continues to make headlines, giving the opposition Conservative Party plenty of ammunition. Despite paying back over £6,000 ($8,000 or Rs 6.62 lakh) worth of gifts and hospitality since taking office at 10 Downing Street, Starmer's opponents have been relentless.
They argue that he hasn't been fully transparent, particularly in light of his earlier pledges to "clean up politics." What’s fueling this row further is the revelation that Starmer has received a total of £107,145 ($140,515 or Rs 1.17 crore) in gifts, benefits, and hospitality since 2019.
While these gifts are legal, critics say they have damaged his reputation, with some accusing him of hypocrisy. The Breakdown: What Starmer Received Clothing Donations from Labour Supporters Clothing Donations Starmer has received £16,000 (Rs 18 lakh) worth of clothing from Lord Alli, a key Labour supporter and former head of the online fashion giant Asos. Additionally, Starmer’s wife, Victoria, has received £5,000 (Rs 5.
5 lakh) worth of personal shopping and clothing alteration services from Alli. Starmer also accepted multiple pairs of glasses worth £2,485 (Rs 2.73 lakh) from the Labour donor.
Concert Tickets and VIP Experiences Concert Tickets Starmer has attended several high-profile concerts thanks to donations from various groups. These include four VIP tickets worth £4,000 (Rs 4.4 lakh) to Taylor Swift's concert at Wembley, given by the Football .