Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, is facing criticism for attacking the Tories' manifesto while previously praising Corbyn's 2017 manifesto as Labour's 'foundational document'. Starmer's past statements about decency and dignity in Labour's manifesto contrast with his recent comments, leading to accusations of inconsistency and attacking his own side.
Keir Starmer says that the Conservatives have produced a ‘Jeremy Corbyn style manifesto’. The Labour leader has clearly picked up some tricks from the Tory Party, mainly how to throw former colleagues under the bus https://t.co/6srI4Cv7wY
Keir Starmer ally defends Labour leader's jibe at Jeremy Corbyn manifesto from 2019 https://t.co/QWLeTAVAFi
🔴 Speaking as he launched the Conservative manifesto, Rishi Sunak said: “Do not forget that Keir Starmer is asking you to hand him a blank cheque, when he hasn’t said what he’ll buy with it, or how much it’s going to cost you" Follow the latest 👇 https://t.co/LQKnBmENFN https://t.co/kMdtNLIMGY
So Keir Starmer used a "Jeremy Corbyn-style manifesto" as a slur today... But in 2019 he said Corbyn's manifesto was about “decency and dignity”. “Real change, ambitious change and ambition to meet the needs." "That's what this manifesto is about..." https://t.co/9fswAb5tjN https://t.co/q0RPvWJPOL
So Sir Starmer used a "Jeremy Corbyn-style manifesto" as a slur today... But in 2019 he said Corbyn's manifesto was about “decency and dignity”. “Real change, ambitious change and ambition to meet the needs." "That's what this manifesto is about..." https://t.co/9fswAb4Vuf https://t.co/QhYrT8ctrJ
🔴 Labour leader Keir Starmer has been accused of attacking his own side with remarks. He has been criticised for comparing ‘uncosted’ Tory manifesto to Jeremy Corbyn’s – which he backed. https://t.co/9B95csmSHp
Aren't you forgetting something, Keir? Starmer attacks Tories for a 'Corbyn-style manifesto' in swipe at Rishi Sunak's 'unfunded' plans - even though he hailed Labour's election offer in 2017 and 2019 https://t.co/jFwtweZEHs https://t.co/7XDVyrwQgn
Starmer today: The Tories are building this Jeremy Corbyn style manifesto...none of it is costed. Starmer, 2019: People want decency and dignity. That's what our manifesto is about. We don’t have short memories @Keir_Starmer
🚨 NEW: It has emerged that Keir Starmer, who earlier blasted the Tories' manifesto said in his leadership campaign that Corbyn's 2017 manifesto should be treated as Labour's "foundational document" [@jrc1921] https://t.co/do0eIFXnXm