Starmer Faces Lockdown Breach Questions Over Voice Coach Sessions

Sir Keir Starmer is under scrutiny for allegedly breaching lockdown rules during a meeting with voice coach Leonie Mellinger on Christmas Eve 2020. Although Mellinger claims to have qualified for key worker status, senior Conservatives question whether her visit to advise Starmer on his response to Boris Johnson's Brexit deal was permissible under the Tier 4 restrictions in place at the time. Critics highlight the apparent hypocrisy, given Starmer's previous calls for adherence to lockdown measures. Reports indicate that Starmer utilized Mellinger's coaching services while the public was restricted from non-essential travel, raising concerns about the appropriateness of his actions. Tory MPs, including Richard Holden, are demanding explanations from the Prime Minister regarding this meeting. The controversy stems not only from the timing of the meeting but also from Starmer's vocal delivery, which has been a point of criticism throughout his political career.