Why DIDN'T Keir Starmer declare using donor's £18m penthouse to address the nation? PM faces more questions over gifts - as TV property expert says staying there during election was worth more than £20k By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 05:18 EDT, 26 September 2024 | Updated: 05:22 EDT, 26 September 2024 e-mail 22 shares 34 View comments Keir Starmer is facing questions today over why he failed to declare repeatedly using a donor's £18million penthouse for his political purposes. The PM has spent week wrestling to contain a growing row over 'freebies' accepted by himself and other frontbenchers. But Sir Keir's problems have widened after fresh details were revealed about his use of Lord Alli's luxury home in central London.
The premier yesterday defended taking £20,000 worth of free accommodation at the flat in the run-up to the election, saying his son needed 'peace' to study for his GCSEs. However, TV property guru Kirstie Allsopp has voiced doubts about whether £3,300 per week was a realistic valuation for such an opulent residence, swiping that Sir Keir must be a 'bargain hunter extraordinaire'. Keir Starmer is facing questions today over why he failed to declare repeatedly using a donor's £18million penthouse for his political purposes Located in Convent Garden the luxury pad (Pictured: The exterior) has been a longtime hangout for Labour grandes TV property guru Kirstie Allsopp has voiced doubts about whether £3,300 per week was a rea.
