In answer to a PQ from Tory Mike Wood, the government has revealed that Starmer furnished his Downing Street flat with items purchased from Amazon, Argos, Ikea, Next, Dunelm, John Lewis, Melody Maison, bed manufacturer Sleep Style, bespoke furnisher Crafty Creations, premium provider Danetti, and Instyle Direct, which provides “premium furnishing solutions in London for overseas investors, landlords, property developers, and homeowners.” Quite the range…
| Furnishing | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wardrobe | £272.50 |
| Glass console table | £99.99 |
| Sofa ×3 (£1,480 each) | £4,440.00 |
| Dining table 160×88 | £415.83 |
| Side table | £950.00 |
| Ottoman | £249.17 |
| TV unit | £1,395.00 |
| Coffee table | £41.66 |
| Armchair | £750.00 |
| Dressing table | £290.83 |
| Console table | £140.83 |
| Stool | £58.33 |
| Bed | £482.50 |
| Mirror | £41.67 |
| Bedside table ×4 (£40.84 each) | £163.36 |
| Sofa table | £54.17 |
| Kitchen chairs ×6 | £990.00 |
| Bench | £125.00 |
| Dressing table | £107.50 |
| Bed | £561.67 |
| Drawers | £65.83 |
| Floor lamp | £29.17 |
| Bed | £1,400.00 |
| Ottoman | £363.33 |
| Mirror | £91.66 |
| Desk | £133.33 |
| Wardrobe | £210.00 |
| Bookcase | £29.17 |
| Drawers | £82.50 |
| Dining table | £791.67 |
| Desk chair | £112.50 |
| Dining chairs ×10 | £354.15 |
| Bench | £149.17 |
| Furnishing total | £18,447.95 |
| Refurbishment | Cost |
|---|---|
| Internal painting works | £9,164.00 |
| Storage throughout | £2,803.00 |
| Shower screen | £1,630.26 |
| Blinds | £721.94 |
| Refurbishment total | £14,319.20 |
| Grand total | £32,767.15 |
Former leader of the SNP in Westminster Ian Blackford told Times Radio why he believes Nicola Sturgeon’s claim that she spent no time in the kitchen and therefore didn’t see any of her husband’s purchases:
“She doesn’t have a passion for cooking.”