UK politics live: No 10 rejects new accusations over Taylor Swift ticket and police escort row

Downing Street denied claims that Sir Keir Starmer received free Taylor Swift tickets as a thank you for taxpayer-funded police security at her London shows. The government stated that operational decisions were the responsibility of Scotland Yard, not the government, in response to concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Security talks involving London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper were held due to the terror threat faced by Swift in Vienna, which led to her receiving a blue-light escort to her Wembley concerts.

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