Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK Labour Party, is facing criticism for using a Qatar-funded private jet for a trip to Qatar, despite previously criticizing others for private plane use. The trip cost the taxpayer £25,508. Starmer defended his decision, stating that he wanted a one-to-one discussion with the Emir of Qatar. Critics have labeled him a 'hypocrite' for his actions.
“I wanted to take that opportunity to have that one-to-one discussion with the Emir [of Qatar]” Labour leader Keir Starmer says there’s a difference between his use of a private plane and Rishi Sunak “using private jets to jet around England” #BBCLauraK https://t.co/U2sjpDpBfW https://t.co/CqMjT7d1Wm
'I mean, some people might say that a £25,000 private jet trip isn't exactly 'man of the people'...' @CamillaTominey slams Sir Keir Starmer for condemning the use of private jets and the Qatar World Cup, only to then take a private jet to Qatar last month. https://t.co/bbM2a2N5hZ
Keir Starmer says he "stands by" his decision to accept a private jet flight from the Emir of Qatar, despite criticising Rishi Sunak's use of private jets #bbclaurak
Sir @Keir_Starmer has criticised @RishiSunak for taking private jets. But it has just been revealed at COP 28 that he & 3 staffers took a private jet between Dubai & Doha for the COP 28 conference, costing the taxpayer £25,508. He also spent £765 on car travel.… https://t.co/bxWBTfYtMR
'Sir Keir Starmer branded 'hypocrite' over £25,000 private jet to Cop28 provided by Qatar' @TheSimonEvans @joshxhowie @nickdixoncomic discuss tomorrow's top stories. https://t.co/kiLZaq44Gm
🔴Sir Keir Starmer branded ‘hypocrite’ over £25,000 private jet to Cop28 provided by Qatar https://t.co/02SlEgLyQk
As always with Sir @Keir_Starmer’s @UKLabour it’s always say one thing and do something else Labour are total hypocrites for criticising private plane use then spending almost £30,000 on one for Sir Keir… He changes his mind quite a bit from his: - ‘10 Pledges’ to the Labour…
Keir Starmer used Qatar-funded private jet for Emir trip https://t.co/eZWXAJUCW6