Starmer lashes out at those ‘trying to tear our country apart’ after home targeted in arson attack (opens original article in a new tab)

Sir Keir Starmer condemned political leaders for attempting to divide the UK following an arson attack on his home, which was orchestrated by a Russian-speaking individual who paid two men to set fires and spread fear. The attackers were convicted, and Downing Street attributed the incident to foreign disinformation efforts.

• Sir Keir Starmer criticized political leaders for trying to divide the UK after his home was targeted in an arson attack
• Two men were convicted of plotting to set fire to properties linked to Starmer to cause fear and unrest
• The attack was orchestrated by a Russian-speaking individual known as 'El Money' who paid the perpetrators via cryptocurrency
• Downing Street accused Russia and other foreign states of spreading disinformation to exploit divisions in British society