Statement on Incident involving Sir Keir Starmer outside Parliament
February 8, 2022
The violence and aggression directed towards Sir Keir Starmer yesterday evening by anti-vax protesters was disgraceful. No one serving in a public role should have to worry about facing harassment and intimidation. I would like to thank the police for their swift action to keep the Leader of the Opposition safe.
Any smears against Sir Keir relating to Jimmy Savile are unjustifiable. I did not agree with the Prime Minister raising the topic last week and condemn those yesterday evening if they believed it condoned their thuggish actions.
The Leader of the Opposition and I have profound political differences, but I believe those who disagree with each other should focus on debating issues in a respectful manner.
