Sky News's Westminster Accounts project has revealed Sir Keir Starmer has been gifted more freebies and hospitality than any other MP since 2019, sparking some concern within his own government. Watch our deputy political editor Sam Coates crunch the numbers in the video below.
Government officials are worried the prime minister's willingness to accept hospitality to go to football matches could amount to a conflict of interest given plans to overhaul the sport's regulator which many clubs oppose, Sky News has learnt.Officials are warning the PM could be opening himself up to inappropriate lobbying by saying he'll continue to accept football tickets.
One member of the government told our deputy political correspondent Sam Coates the situation surrounding the number of freebies and gifts the prime minister has received is 'nuts'.They said freebies 'should be banned'.The Premier League is one of the biggest donors of hospitality, and Sir Keir - a renowned Arsenal fan - has received almost £40,000 in tickets overall since December 2019.
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