Keir Starmer says he ‘makes zero apology’ for Labour attack ads on Rishi Sunak

United States News News

Keir Starmer says he ‘makes zero apology’ for Labour attack ads on Rishi Sunak
United States Latest News,United States Headlines
  • 📰 i newspaper
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 20 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 11%
  • Publisher: 89%

Party sources have said that further ‘aggressive’ attack ads targeting Rishi Sunak will be published this week eleanormia reports

have also claimed that the party plans to publish more “controversial and disruptive” attack ads in the coming weeks directly targeting Mr Sunak., Sir Keir said: “I refuse to just stand by or avoid calling this what it is. When fewer than two in every 100 reported rapists see the inside of a courtroom, it means victims are being told their bravery means nothing by the Tories.”

On Friday, Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell declined to say she stood by the social media message, and ex-Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has called on Sir Keir to withdraw the advert. Sir Keir said he will “make absolutely zero apologies for being blunt about this” and that he stands by “every word Labour has said on the subject, no matter how squeamish it might make some feel”.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

i newspaper /  🏆 8. in UK

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Emily Thornberry defends 'racist' attack ad against Rishi SunakEmily Thornberry defends 'racist' attack ad against Rishi SunakShadow attorney general Emily Thornberry has defended a widely-criticised Labour party ad which claims Rishi Sunak doesn’t think child sex abusers should go to prison. Figures on Labour’s left have joined with Tory unease over the message.
Read more »

Rishi Sunak hails 1998 Northern Ireland peace deal as ‘incredible moment’\n\t\t\tGet local insights from Lisbon to Moscow with an unrivalled network of journalists across Europe,\n\t\t\texpert analysis, our dedicated ‘Brussels Briefing’ newsletter. Customise your myFT page to track\n\t\t\tthe countries of your choice.\n\t\t
Read more »

Rishi Sunak eyes 'better future' for NI as he hosts Joe Biden in BelfastRishi Sunak eyes 'better future' for NI as he hosts Joe Biden in BelfastMr Sunak will meet the US president off Air Force One when he arrives on Tuesday evening
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-01 22:37:22