Labour MP dodges questions about why Starmer hasn't seen advice from Rayner

Labour MP dodges questions about why Sir Keir hasn't seen his deputy's legal advice. Shabana Mahmood defended the Labour leader but dodged questions about his deputy. Starmer's deputy has not seen his legal advice, says Mahmood. The shadow justice secretary defended the leader but didn't explain why he hadn't seen the advice.

Tory 'attack dog' reheats failed ploy used against Starmer to go for Rayner. MP Richard Holden sparked Covid-era beer and curry furore involving the leader. MP Holden is behind re-opening of inquiry into Labour deputy leader, also sparked by furores involving him.