photograph Share with X It is said to point to a Mail Online article which claims Keir Starmer was “urinary incontinent in Year 10” according to a former classmate.
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Verdict: False
This is not a genuine article – it cannot be found on the MailOnline website and the account that originally posted it describes itself as a satirical piece.
Fact check:
Starmer pledged 84 million euros to projects focused on jobs, education and humanitarian aid in the Middle East and Africa in an effort to curb migration. BBCSpeaking at the fourth summit of the European Political Community, Keir said he wanted to introduce a new British approach to illegal immigration and take “practical” measures, the media reported.
The post, dated 17 July, appears to refer to a Mail Online article about Mr Starmer, which includes a picture of a smiling young boy believed to be Mr Starmer.
“Starmer's classmate: Keir peed himself in Year 10 and had to be taken home crying,” the headline read.
However, the image was digitally fabricated. Website. The byline lists “Henry Baltzwater” as the author of the article, but Search results There is no Google search for this name either. result This article is by Henry Baltzwater, who works for MailOnline.
of account The person who first posted this claim on July 16th said: Bio It says “Satire.” (Related: The viral X image purportedly showing Keir Starmer in a pink dress was generated by AI
I think he should resign. pic.twitter.com/o3ExzWuiOs
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The photo of the boy is actually of Starmer. Parents“Keir Starmer in his first year at Reigate Grammar School in 1974,” the caption reads.
Check Your Fact has contacted a MailOnline spokesperson for comment and will update this article if they respond.
