The rumour - which had begun circulating before Mr Starmer found his way to Labour 's frontbench, left the Labour leader saying he would be "flattered" if it were true. The writer has repeatedly skirted around the issue but put the matter to rest by saying the politician was "fantastic" but had not inspired Mr Darcy. (Image: PA)The writer also likened the Labour leader's exchanges Boris Johnson in the Commons with the rows between Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver. Mr Starmer gave his view on the rumour in January, telling ITV: "It's a rumour that's been doing the rounds for years, but I honestly don't know the answer..."Of course I would be flattered. "The level of sexism Bridget was dealing with, the hand on the bum in so many of the scenes.

Source: Daily Mirror December 07, 2020 11:39 UTC