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WATCH: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Being Kicked Out Of A Pub Goes Viral With Misleading Claim

A video which has since become viral has been circulating on social media which claimed that it was UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer being kicked out of a pub for allegedly favouring radical Muslims over British citizens.

However, the video shared on August 13 is actually of an incident on April 19, 2021.

Read on to learn more about the actual video and how it has been manipulated to create a false narrative.

The video is from an incident way back in 2021 during the COVID-19 epidemic when Starmer, who was then the opposition leader, was asked to leave “The Raven pub” in Bath by the landlord. Incidentally, the landlord was angered by his stance on the Conservative government’s COVID-19 lockdown policies.

However for the unversed, Keir Starmer was not the PM at that time and he only assumed office on July 5, 2024, more than three years after the incident

Watch video of Keir Starmer Being Kicked Out Of A Pub

The posts on X and Facebook show the shared footage of the 2021 incident in which Keir Starmer is asked to vacate the pub and a man can be seen who shouts “Get out of my pub” – is restrained by security.

The captions on the posts read –

 “The Prime Minister of the UK was kicked out of a pub. This is what happens when you treat radical Muslims better than your citizens and let them take control of your country. The citizens are sick of it.”

Reuters has confirmed that the incident occurred in April 2021 and not a recent one.

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Manoj Nair

Manoj Nair is a Senior News Writer at BangaloreanX.com, bringing over a decade of experience in journalism across digital, print, and broadcast platforms. A seasoned storyteller, Manoj blends his editorial expertise with the precision of an educator—he also serves as an English teacher, a role that sharpens his command over language and communication. Throughout his career, he has covered an impressive spectrum of beats, including Geopolitics, Technology, Cryptocurrency, Policy, and Emerging Global Trends. His writing is known for its clarity, depth, and ability to simplify complex subjects for a wide audience. At BangaloreanX, Manoj continues to deliver impactful, research-driven stories that inform, engage, and shape conversations in one of India’s fastest-growing digital news ecosystems.

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