Chancellor Jeremy Hunt jokes about Sir Keir Starmer's weight during Budget speech, referencing Labour peer Peter Mandelson's comment.

Labour fat-shaming row erupts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt jokes about Sir Keir Starmer's weight during Budget speech. Labour peer Peter Mandelson sparked controversy by suggesting Starmer needed to "shed a few pounds." Hunt referenced Mandelson's comment in his Budget speech, inviting Starmer to join him in marathon training. Starmer appeared to take the joke in good humor.

March 06, 2024
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