Starmer criticises ‘Boris Johnson circus’ as he lays out Labour’s crime and policing agenda

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested the “circus of the last few days” around Boris Johnson’s Privileges Committee hearing was a reminder of the former prime minister’s “total disrespect for a national sacrifice”.

The Labour leader made the comments as he gave a speech at Port Vale FC in Stoke-on-Trent, outlining the party’s crime and policing agenda.

“I’ve found the pandemic parties in Downing Street under Boris Johnson so reprehensible,” Mr Starmer said.

“The circus of the last few days - a reminder of his total disrespect for a national sacrifice.”

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