Keir Starmer commits to doing the ‘right thing’ and resign if fined by police

Labour leader says he is 'absolutely clear' no laws were broken in curry and beer gathering in Durham last year

Labour leader Keir Starmer: 'If you’ve made a law you should respect the law and if you’re found to be in breach of it you should step down.' Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Keir Starmer has committed to doing “the right thing and step down” as Labour leader in Britain if he is fined by police over an allegation he broke Covid-19 laws.

The opposition leader repeatedly denied breaking the laws in a televised statement on Monday afternoon as he faces pressure over the curry and beer gathering in Durham last year.