Keir Starmer will no longer accept clothes from Labour donors, party sources have confirmed. The decision is a major U-turn by the prime minister, who had defended accepting thousands of pounds worth of suits and glasses from Lord Alli.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will not accept any more donations to pay for his clothing, a Downing Street source said on Friday, following widespread media criticism over thousands of pounds of gifts he has received.

Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves also make the same vow in change of policy before Labour’s conference opens in Liverpool

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to accept corporate hospitality from Arsenal Football Club, insisting it would cost the taxpayer ‘an absolute fortune’ for him to sit in the stands at the Emirates.

Sir Keir Starmer will no longer accept donations to pay for clothing, according to reports. The PM came under fire after accepting work clothing donations worth £16,200, and multiple pairs of glasses, to the value of £2,485. Deputy PM Angela Rayner and Chancellor Rachel Reeves will also reportedly turn down donations for clothing.

Keir Starmer will no longer accept donations to pay for clothes, it’s understood, following a row over £100,000 worth of freebies given to the Prime Minister. Deputy PM Angela Rayner and chancellor Rachel Reeves will also not accept such gifts.

Keir Starmer caved to pressure following days of criticism over gifts from wealthy donors and will no longer take cash for clothes - along with Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves

Sir Keir stuck to his guns yesterday, saying if he did not accept hospitality he would not be able to go and see his team, Arsenal.

Sir Keir Starmer, alongside the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and his deputy PM Angela Rayner, made the bombshell announcement on Friday evening.