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Lord Waheed Alli: Labour peer at centre of donations row spotted at party conference
Lord Waheed Alli has come under scrutiny for donating large sums to senior ministers, including Sir Keir Starmer.
Who is Lord Waheed Alli? The Labour donor embroiled in Starmer gifts row
Lord Alli was first appointed to Lords by Tony Blair in 1998 and fought to repeal Thatcher’s notorious Section 28 laws
Gay politician Lord Waheed Alli is at the heart of the Labour donations row
Lord Waheed Alli is the man at the centre of an ongoing political row involving donations to the Labour Party, but who is he? Alli name hit the headlines last week for his political activity during his time sitting as Labour Party life peer.
Lord Waheed Alli: Labour peer at centre of donations row avoids questions
Lord Waheed Alli, a TV executive who has donated to the party for 20 years, has become a focus of Labour's conference in Liverpool after Sky News' Westminster Accounts project revealed last week that Sir Keir Starmer received more freebies than any other MP since becoming Labour leader.
Waheed Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s squeaky clean image
Lord Waheed Alli has always enjoyed picking winners, whether in the worlds of finance, media and fashion where he made his fortune, or in politics. As a young entrepreneur he befriended Tony Blair, who after becoming prime minister ennobled him at the age of just 33.
How Labour Donor Waheed Alli Holds Sway in Keir Starmer’s Party
When Keir Starmer entered 10 Downing Street as the UK’s new prime minister on July 5, the customary line-up of officials and aides was there to clap him in following the Labour Party’s resounding electoral success.
Starmer sends blunt message to critics amid Labour gifts row
Sir Keir Starmer sent a blunt message to those who “still hanker” for the “weak and cowardly fantasy of populism”, dismissing criticism as "mere glitter on a shirt cuff" — referencing the time a protester gatecrashed last year’s speech to shower the prime minister with sparkles.
Who is Lord Alli, the life peer and prominent Labour donor?
From access into No 10 to covering the costs of Victoria Starmer’s personal shopper and wardrobe, Lord Waheed Alli’s political career has had its intriguing moments. But who is the millionaire TV mogul who was granted a peerage at 34?
Peer at centre of Starmer's donations row spotted at Labour conference
Lord Waheed Alli was photographed in a dark suit and white trainers as he joined other conference attendees in battling the rain in Liverpool.
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Who is Lord Waheed Alli? Labour donor's net worth, New York apartment and political career
Lord Waheed Alli has donated more than £700,000 to the Labour Party during his life, with £50,000 given this year alone.
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UK PM Keir Starmer in hot water for accepting freebies, insists he’s done nothing wrong
Despite being in office less than three months, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has already raised eyebrows for accepting donations in the form of clothes and other gifts from a wealthy businessman.
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Labour donations 'levelled the playing field' says minister
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Labour's Angela Rayner says 'personal holiday' in New York with Sam Tarry 'broke no rules'
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Bridget Phillipson admits receiving £14k from Lord Alli that helped pay for 40th birthday events
Bridget Phillipson has admitted receiving £14,000 from Labour donor Lord Alli that helped pay for events to mark her 40th ...
‘Don’t compare Keir to Boris’ pleads minister as Diane Abbott accuses PM of being ‘in pocket of millionaires’
Exclusive: Ministers are concerned that comparisons are now being drawn between Keir Starmer and Boris Johnson as the row ...