Sir Keir Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president - BBC
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer received a personalized revolver as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a NATO summit. The firearm will be decommissioned in Turkey before being returned to the UK, as importing live firearms is illegal.
Why it matters
The gift highlights diplomatic relations between the UK and Turkey, occurring alongside a new defense and intelligence-sharing agreement.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Chris Mason , Political editor and Isabella Allen , Senior Political Producer, travelling with the Prime Minister PA Sir Keir's revolver has not been brought back to the UK Sir Keir Starmer was given a personalised revolver with live ammunition as a gift by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the Nato summit.
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