Starmer and Rayner cleared over 'beergate' meeting

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and deputy Angela Rayner have been cleared of breaking lockdown rules over Durham "beergate" meeting.

It follows a police inquiry into the event at a Labour MP's office in April last year.

A Labour Party spokesperson said: "Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner have always been clear that no rules were broken in Durham.

"The police have completed their investigation and have agreed, saying that there is no case to answer."

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