A kerfuffle has erupted in UK politics, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused of flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules during a session with his voice coach on Christmas Eve 2020. Labour MP Karin Smyth defends him, labeling allegations as political "mudslinging" by Conservatives who themselves partied during restrictions.
Critics demand his resignation, highlighting his promise to step down if found guilty. Starmer maintains all rules were adhered to, while debate rages on whether this event was an essential work engagement amid London's strict tier 4 laws.
