Keir Starmer says Rishi Sunak attack advert ‘is not racist’

Opposition has been accused of ‘gutter politics’ over the graphic

Labour leader Keir Starmer has once more defended his party’s attack line (Sky News)

Sir Keir Starmer has said a controversial Labour attack advert targeting Rishi Sunak is not racist, and that he stands by its content.

The opposition party was accused of “gutter politics” over the graphic, which claims that the prime minister does not want people who sexually assault children to go to prison.

Speaking on Sunday morning, Sir Keir said: “I think if he did think they should go to prison he’d do something about it.