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News · 22 April 2026

Starmer Unbothered by Niblett's Sex Toy Storm

Starmer Unbothered by Niblett's Sex Toy Storm

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Keir Starmer reportedly remained relaxed after Labour MP Samantha Niblett apologised for inadvertently drawing him into controversy over her "summer of sex" campaign. Niblett, who has proposed bringing sex toys into Parliament to promote open conversations about sexual health, told Starmer about the PMQs furore. He said he had not noticed, and they had an encouraging exchange.

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