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Alex Armstrong@Alexarmstrong · Apr 15, 2026

GB NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer spent £30,000 of YOUR money on beds, sofas, Ottoman blanket boxes and a £1,395 TV…

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GB News reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spent £30,000 of taxpayer money on furniture and renovations for his Downing Street residence, including sofas, beds, and a TV unit. The story highlights the apparent hypocrisy of Starmer having previously criticized Boris Johnson's donor-funded flat renovations, while now using public funds during a cost-of-living crisis.

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    GB NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer spent £30,000 of YOUR money on beds, sofas, Ottoman blanket boxes and a £1,395 TV unit. Starmer lectured Boris Johnson about donor spending on Downing St., but this is TAXPAYER cash. @christopherhope exclusive The audacity is breathtaking. 👇🧵

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    Let’s run through some of the bill (not extensive) £4,440 on three sofas £1,400 on a bed £1,630 on a shower screen £990 on kitchen chairs £1,395 on a “TV unit” (screen not included, obviously) All charged to the British taxpayer. During a cost of living crisis.

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    And it’s not just furniture. £9,164 on “painting works.” £2,803 on “storage throughout.” £721 on blinds. This is the same man who told us there was “no money left” and needed to means-test pensioners’ winter fuel payments.

  4. #4

    Number 10 says Victoria Starmer was “consulted on certain elements.” So the Prime Minister’s wife helped pick out the Ottoman blanket boxes (£363) and dressing tables (£290) — and you picked up the tab.

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    In 2021, Starmer savaged Boris Johnson over “Wallpapergate” — expensive flat renovations funded with donor cash. At least Johnson used a donor. Starmer just went straight for your pocket.

  6. #6

    Downing Street says it’s fine because “none of the items belong to the Prime Minister.” Right. He just lives there. Sleeps in the £1,400 bed. Watches telly from the £1,395 unit. But it’s the government’s sofa. So that’s alright then.