Whether or not it's corruption is debatable, as that depends upon whether government policy regarding the donor is modified in their favour.
My issue with such gifts is that #Starmer should pay for such luxuries himself, especially when he's implementing what is essentially #austerity upon ordinary folk.
An energy company isn't going to offer a struggling householder any gifts – they'll more likely be sending round a bailiff.
The PM is abusing his privilege. That's sleaze.
Adrian /
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