Sir Keir Starmer scorns 'dreadful' Peppa Pig World that PM declared is 'very ...

Sir Keir Starmer scorns 'dreadful' Peppa Pig World that PM declared is 'very ...
Sir Keir Starmer scorns 'dreadful' Peppa Pig World that PM declared is 'very ...

Sir Keir Starmer sought to open up clear blue water with Boris Johnson yesterday...by taking a swipe at Peppa Pig World.

The Labour leader set himself on a collision course with both Mr Johnson and the much-loved animated animal by branding Peppa's theme park 'dreadful'.

Father-of-two Sir Keir also dropped a hint that he was no fan of the children's character's TV output, declaring wearily: 'I've seen no end of Peppa Pig programmes.'

His comments come just days after the Prime Minister chose the Confederation of British Industry conference to reveal his admiration for all things Peppa.

After taking his baby son Wilfred to the theme park in the New Forest, Mr Johnson said he 'loved it' and declared: 'Peppa Pig World is very much my kind of place.'

In an interview yesterday, ex-barrister Sir Keir revealed that he too had savoured the delights of following his children round the venue. 

But in comments apparently designed to present himself as 'serious', in contrast to 'frivolous' Boris, the Labour leader gave the experience the thumbs down.

The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (pictured) set himself on a collision course with both Boris Johnson and the much-loved animated animal by branding Peppa's theme park 'dreadful'

The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (pictured) set himself on a collision course with both Boris Johnson and the much-loved animated animal by branding Peppa's theme park 'dreadful'

After taking his baby son Wilfred to the theme park in the New Forest (pictured), Mr Johnson said he 'loved it' and declared: 'Peppa Pig World is very much my kind of place.'

After taking his baby son Wilfred to the theme park in the New Forest (pictured), Mr Johnson said he 'loved it' and declared: 'Peppa Pig World is very much my kind of place.'

Sir Keir branded Peppa Pig World (pictured) as 'dreadful' in an interview

Sir Keir branded Peppa Pig World (pictured) as 'dreadful' in an interview

He told The Times: 'I have been to Peppa Pig World, of course I have', before declaring: 'It's dreadful.'

But Sir Keir did admit that 'Peppa Pig is hugely successful' and even conceded that: 'Our daughter was absolutely in love with Peppa Pig for a very long time.' 

He stressed, however, that the Prime Minister's paean of praise at the CBI event was proof the Tory Government was not serious, declaring: 'This comes back to our central division between us and the Tories – you do need serious government.'

He also claimed Labour was 'absolutely' the party of Middle England, despite colleagues' concerns that the party should have done better in last week's by-election in Tory-held Old Bexley and Sidcup.

At first, the Labour leader's office decided not to comment further on the PM's Peppa comments – presumably to avoid more upset to

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