PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
Summary
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces criticism for awarding a peerage to Matthew Doyle, amidst concerns about Doyle's past support for a convicted sex offender. Starmer acknowledges Doyle did not fully disclose his ties before the appointment, leading to Doyle's removal from the Labour parliamentary group. The appointment has sparked questions and motions in the UK Parliament.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer awarded a peerage to his former communications head, Matthew Doyle.
- Concerns arose over Doyle's past association with Sean Morton, a convicted sex offender.
- Doyle campaigned for Morton after Morton was charged with child image offences in 2016.
- Starmer removed Doyle from the Labour parliamentary group due to incomplete disclosures.
- On 27 December, a report highlighted Doyle's past support for Morton.
- Opposition MPs expressed concerns in Parliament about Doyle's appointment.
- Starmer apologized for having previously appointed individuals linked to Epstein.
- Doyle admitted his support for Morton was a mistake and apologized.
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