Keir Starmer Is Being Investigated According To The Rules Of Conduct Of The Deputies

Parliament’s website showed on Monday that Kathryn Stone was examining whether the Labor leader had violated two sections of the MPs’ code of conduct regarding the registration of interests. Her research, which began Wednesday, looked at registering interests in the employment and earnings section. A second issue addressed was a possible breach of the section on gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources. A Labor Party source told the PA news agency that the investigation was focusing on some slightly delayed statements, as Sir Keir insisted he was confident he had not broken the rules. During a visit to Wakefield, he told broadcasters that the allegations were not surprising, adding: “My office is dealing with it and will respond in due course.” Asked if he was sure he had done nothing wrong, he said: “Absolutely sure, there is no problem here.” A spokesman for Sir Keir said: “Keir Starmer is taking his responsibilities very seriously and has already apologized for the administrative errors in his office which led to a small number of late statements. “The Standards Commissioner has requested more information which we are happy to provide.” The issues concern the part of the code of the deputies that states: “The members conscientiously fulfill the requirements of the Parliament regarding the registration of interests in the Register of Financial Interests of the Members. “They will always be open and honest, drawing attention to any relevant interest in any process of the Parliament or its committees and in any communication with ministers, members, public officials or holders of public office.” The nature of the alleged violations is not yet clear. The rules on employment and remuneration state that Members must record payments of more than 100 100 received for work outside the Communities. According to the section on gifts and hospitality, they must register benefits worth more than £ 300 or multiple benefits from the same source if they exceed this value in a calendar year. This is breaking news and will be kept up to date