The Labour party's first conference as the governing party since their victory over the Conservatives is facing scrutiny due to allegations of ethical breaches and acceptance of lavish gifts by senior officials, including leader Keir Starmer.
Party’s first event after 14 years in opposition was meant to be a celebration of election victory but risks being overshadowed
The focus in recent weeks was on Starmer as evidence emerged of schisms among his top team. His chief of staff, Sue Gray, has been the subject of reams of negative press briefings from other senior Labour staffers and advisers around Downing Street, resentful of how she has wielded her power.
UK prime minister Keir Starmer on the opening day of the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool on Sunday. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg Yet in situations such as this, the old political adages seem most apt: when you’re explaining, you’re losing.
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