DOWNING Street today refused to deny that Sir Keir Starmer personally met with Taylor Swift after ministers intervened in talks about her security.
The Sun understands the PM and the popstar spent time together at her Wembley show on August 20.
Downing St refuses to deny Sir Keir Starmer personally met with Taylor Swift after ministers were involved in discussions about her securityinstagram
The Sun understands PM spent and the popstar spent time together at her Wembley show on August 20Getty
The meet-up came after the Met eventually decided to give the Shake It Off singer taxpayer funded blue-light security, with senior Labour politicians admitting they were involved in talks about the move.
A No10 spokesperson this afternoon insisted it was “entirely legitimate” for ministers to hold talks with cops about security for major events.
But asked whether the PM and Cruel Summer songstress met up, they said: “I don’t have any updates.”
Pressed again on whether Downing St could deny Sir Keir met Swift after intervening in security arrangements, they added: “Again, first and foremost these are operational decisions that are taken by the Metropolitan Police, and you have seen their statements confirming that themselves.
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“At the same time it is right and expected that the Government, mayor and police do have a dialogue and discuss the policing of major events in the capital.”
Sir Keir attended the Wembley show after being gifted freebie tickets by Swift’s music label.
Last night The Sun revealed that Tay’s mum negotiated her VIP security directly with ex-No10 aide Sue Gray.
Sir Keir’s then Chief of Staff was central to convincing Met Police chiefs into the rethink.
They had rejected calls for outriders to whisk the superstar to Wembley.
But sources claim Andrea Swift, who acts as Taylor’s manager, threatened to cancel the August dates of her Eras Tour if their taxpayer-funded security demands were not met.
The row has led to questions in the Commons — including over who instructed the Government’s top lawyer to soothe police fears.
Attorney General Richard Hermer was dragged into Swiftgate with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan — who were also involved in negotiations.
Shadow Cabinet Office minister John Glen asked: “What role did Downing Street play in the VIP escort, further to the free tickets for Taylor Swift from Universal Music?”
Minister Ellie Reeves declined to comment.
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