How much has your MP claimed in freebies? Keir Starmer is given more perks than any other parliamentarian since the general election, damning figures reveal By Harriet Line Deputy Political Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 00:00, 19 September 2024 | Updated: 00:42, 19 September 2024 e-mail View comments Sir Keir Starmer has been given more freebies than any other MP since the 2019 general election , shocking data revealed last night. Sparking fresh anger amid the 'Wardrobegate' row , analysis showed the PM received two and a half times more gifts and hospitality than the next MP. Sir Keir was already being dubbed 'Sir Freebie' for accepting gifts and tickets worth more than £107,000 since December 2019.
But the true extent of the benefits to him has come with a league table, compiled by Sky News ' Westminster Accounts project. The next highest in the rankings below Sir Keir is Commons Leaders Lucy Powell on £40,289, according to the analysis that excludes those who received help with legal fees. Sir Keir Starmer, an avid Arsenal fan, accepted the most freebies of any MP since the general election, including football tickets One member of the Government branded the revelation 'nuts' and said freebies 'should be banned'.
Sir Keir was allegedly warned while in opposition by some of his senior team that his willingness to accept gifts could cause him political damage – but he ignored them and said it was within the rules. Read More EXCLUSIVE Keir Starmer 'WON'T use PM's o.