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Tories defend 'Better Call Keir' attack ad that seeks to highlight Labour leader's legal past

Sky News Wednesday, 17 January 2024
The Conservative Party has defended a controversial attack ad targetting Sir Keir Starmer, which seeks to draw attention to the Labour leader's advice to an Islamist group.
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