Sir Keir Starmer accuses ‘shameful’ Johnson of trying to shift blame on Covid-19
The PM's comments were widely criticised and branded a “real slap in the face” for care workers.
The PM's comments were widely criticised and branded a “real slap in the face” for care workers.
The Labour leader posed with the drink - titled "Barnard Castle eye test" - on a visit to meet staff going back to work as lockdown measures are eased.
It comes after his former leadership rival shared an article containing an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory.
Is he a Prime Minister in waiting?
The Labour leader has been credited for his "forensic" performances in the House of Commons.
The comments come as Starmer looks to outline Labour's road back into power.
Starmer has called on the government to form a "national consensus" on the next phase of the coronavirus response.
Starmer discussed concerns at the first "Call Keir" event aimed at winning back voters in seats Labour lost in 2019.
The new leader has set out to unite the party, reset the relationship with Scotland and win back votes 'lent' to the Tories in 2019.
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