How Labour Donor Waheed Alli Holds Sway in Keir Starmer’s Party
When Keir Starmer entered 10 Downing Street as the UK’s new prime minister on July 5, the customary line-up of officials and aides was there to clap him in following the Labour Party’s resounding electoral success.
Lord Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s squeaky clean image
Lord Waheed Alli has always enjoyed picking winners, whether in the worlds of finance, media and fashion where he made his fortune, or in politics. As a young entrepreneur he befriended Tony Blair, who after becoming prime minister ennobled him at the age of just 33.
Who is Lord Alli, the life peer and prominent Labour donor?
From access into No 10 to covering the costs of Victoria Starmer’s personal shopper and wardrobe, Lord Waheed Alli’s political career has had its intriguing moments. But who is the millionaire TV mogul who was granted a peerage at 34?
Keir Starmer receiving £100k in freebies 'part of the job', says Labour minister
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he has “no problem” with ministers getting a “chance for a little bit of relaxation” as part of their jobs.
Keir Starmer initially failed to disclose free clothes from Labour donor
Sir Keir Starmer initially failed to disclose he received £16,200 of free clothing from Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli, in a move that risks fuelling the controversy around the prime minister’s acceptance of freebies.
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Keir Starmer's declared freebies are much higher than any of his predecessors, and higher than any other MP since 2019 ...
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is denying impropriety after reportedly receiving more donations than any other MP since 2019.
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Who is Lord Alli, the life peer and prominent Labour donor?
Waheed Alli’s parents were Caribbean of Indian heritage. While his mother was Hindu, he took his father’s Muslim faith. He attended school in South Norwood and left aged 16 with nine O Levels.
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Sir Keir Starmer has faced scrutiny for the scale of gifts given to him from Labour donor Waheed Alli who has paid for the ...