Keir Starmer Faces Scrutiny Over Gift Donations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has decided to stop accepting donations for his wardrobe following media scrutiny over gifts totaling over £100,000 from donors. This controversy has sparked criticism from within his party, with rebel MP John McDonnell questioning the ethics of accepting such gifts while cutting benefits for pensioners. Senior Labour figure Baroness Harman has advised Starmer to stop justifying the gifts, suggesting it would be better to acknowledge a misstep. The donations, primarily from Labour peer Waheed Alli, include luxury clothing and tickets to events, raising concerns about transparency and hypocrisy. Despite the backlash, Starmer maintains he followed all necessary disclosure rules. The ongoing debate continues to overshadow Labour's policy discussions at their congress.