Keir Starmer: Compliance Assessment on Multiple Companies House identities.
Evidence of potential identity fraud; Three unique identifiers in Companies House for Keir Starmer.
Keir Starmer: Compliance Assessment
Executive Overview:
This report assesses the compliance profile of Keir Starmer, focusing on discrepancies in identity management, declarations of interests, and potential breaches of UK law. The analysis reveals significant issues related to multiple identities in Companies House, incomplete disclosures, and irregularities in company records. Additionally, the findings related to the Official Receiver and the systemic issues at the address 21 Bloomsbury Street raise further concerns about transparency and due diligence in corporate governance.
This report employs a red flag system to highlight significant compliance issues.
Keir Starmer: 12 Red Flags (excluding analysis of company accounts, websites and co-directors)
Evidence of Identity Discrepancies
Presented below is evidence indicating discrepancies in the identity management of Keir Starmer within Companies House records. Specifically, three distinct unique identifiers are associated with Starmer, each linked to a different Companies House entry. While these records share the same name and date of birth, they are tied to separate addresses.
Legal Breach: Under Section 1082 of the Companies Act 2006, individuals are legally required to maintain a single consistent identity across company directorships. This ensures transparency, integrity, and accountability in corporate governance.
Risks: Failure to comply with this requirement risks obscuring vital information, hindering due diligence processes such as Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and audits. Such inconsistencies can create vulnerabilities, potentially enabling financial crimes like money laundering, tax evasion, terrorism financing, and human trafficking. Multiple identities for an individual also breach cybersecurity “zero-trust” principles.
Company House Search Results for "Keir Starmer"
A search conducted on the Companies House website returned three officers under the name "Keir Starmer”, https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/search/officers?q=Keir+Starmer. The first three officer unique identifiers (identities) returned in the search are copied below as an image and as text.
Total number of appointments 1 - Born September 1962
NW5
Total number of appointments 1 - Born September 1962
11 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2PL
Total number of appointments 1 - Born September 1962
Top Flat 60 Ellington Street, London, N7 8PL”
The presence of three unique identities named Keir Starmer with date of birth September 1962 indicates a potential breach of Section 1082.
Keir Starmer’s identity analysis
This section displays the details provided in each unique identifier’s record. The company overview and details of any charges, if any, are included, from the records reached by clicking on the company name and the tab labelled “charges”. Analysis of the officers appointed, and persons with significant control of each company, will be presented later in this report.
Keir Starmer unique identifier 1
Total number of appointments 1 - Born September 1962
NW5
THE DEATH PENALTY PROJECT LIMITED (05579286)
Company status Active Correspondence address NW5
Role Resigned Director
Appointed on 11 November 2005 Resigned on 5 April 2020
Nationality British Country of residence United Kingdom
Occupation Mp/Barrister
Registered office address
87-91 Newman Street, London, United Kingdom, W1T 3EY
Company status Active Company type Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated on 30 September 2005
Accounts and Confirmation Statement: Up to date
Nature of business 74990 - Non-trading company”
This unique identifier record for Keir Starmer, born September 1962, is appointed to one company, The Death Penalty Project Limited, from 11 November 2005 to 5 April 2020, with an anomalous correspondence address, “NW5”. Incorporated on 30 September 2005, the accounts are up to date for this “non-trading company”. With occupation given as MP/Barrister and date of birth consistent with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, we can conclude this identity certainly belongs to the Prime Minister.
Keir Starmer unique identifier 2
Total number of appointments 1 - Born September 1962
11 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2PL
MCKAY LAW CONFERENCES LIMITED (04423891)
Company status Dissolved
Correspondence address 11 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2PL
Role Resigned Director
Appointed on 30 June 2003 Resigned on 7 April 2004
Nationality British
Occupation Barrister
Registered office address 26 Park Square West, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PL Company status Dissolved
Dissolved on 4 September 2011
Company type Private limited Company Incorporated on 24 April 2002
Accounts Last accounts made up to 30 April 2006 (Accounts from 30April 2006 to 4 September 2011 are overdue)
Nature of business (SIC) 7487 - Other business activities
Previous company names
JUST LEGAL TRAINING LIMITED 24 Apr 2002 - 09 Mar 2005
Charges: 1 charge registered
1 outstanding, 0 satisfied, 0 part satisfied
Created 16 July 2004 Delivered 21 July 2004 Status Outstanding
Persons entitled Hsbc Bank PLC
Amount secured
All monies due or to become due from the company to the chargee on any account whatsoever
Short particulars
Fixed and floating charges over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future including goodwill bookdebts uncalled capital buildings fixtures fixed plant and machinery.
Insolvency: 1 Insolvency case
Case number 1 — Compulsory liquidation
Petition date 30 December 2008
Commencement of winding up 18 March 2009
Conclusion of winding up 4 September 2009
Dissolved on 4 September 2011
Practitioner The Official Receiver Or (sic) London
21 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3SS”
Comment: Keir Starmer's directorship of McKay Law Conferences Limited spanned less than a year ( 30 June 2003 to 7 April 2004). Keir Starmer provides his occupation as Barrister and with date of birth September 1962, therefore we can conclude that this is a second identity for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is a barrister with this date of birth.
Significant irregularities exist with McKay Law Conferences Limited. The company failed to submit accounts from 2006 until its dissolution, and the liquidation process, initiated in 2008, shows outstanding charges to HSBC Bank PLC.
Additionally, the use of an anomaly in the insolvency practitioner’s name — where "Or" is misspelled for "Of" in “The Official Receiver Or London” — could indicate a failure in due diligence, potentially affecting other related companies.
Keir Starmer unique identifier 3
Total number of appointments 1 - Born September 1962
Top Flat 60 Ellington Street, London, N7 8PL
60 ELLINGTON STREET LIMITED (02492343)
Company status Active
Correspondence address Top Flat 60 Ellington Street, London, N7 8PL
Role Resigned Director
Appointed on 13 August 1992 Resigned on 7 December 1997
Nationality British
Occupation Barrister
Registered office address 60 Ellington Street, London, N7 8PL
Company status Active Company type Private limited Company
Incorporated on 12 April 1990
Accounts (Up to date) Next accounts made up to 31 March 2024 due by 31 December 2024 Last accounts made up to 31 March 2023 Confirmation statement Next statement date 8 April 2025 due by 22 April 2025 Last statement dated 8 April 2024
Nature of business (SIC) 74990 - Non-trading company”
The third identity named Keir Starmer with date of birth September 1962, also provides his occupation as “Barrister” so we can conclude that this is a third identity that belongs to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer’s involvement with 60 Ellington Street Limited, from 13 August 1992 to 7 December 1997, predates his political career and the company appears to be compliant. However, the use of multiple identifiers still represents a failure to consolidate his directorship records.
We can conclude that Prime Minister Keir Starmer has three unique identities registered at Companies House in breach of the of Section 1082.
Implications of multiple identifiers
Having multiple identities in Companies House poses serious risks, including:
Concealing interests across different appointments.
Hindering effective audits and financial oversight.
Inhibiting the ability of authorities and the public to track conflicts of interest or financial irregularities.
In Starmer’s case, the lack of a unified record obscures the full extent of his corporate responsibilities and potential liabilities. The failure of the Crown Prosecution Service, under Starmer's leadership from 2008 to 2013, to prosecute breaches of Section 1082 exacerbates concerns about selective enforcement of corporate transparency laws.
McKay Law Conferences Limited: Anomalies in Liquidation, Insolvency and the Receiver
One notable irregularity is Starmer's resignation from McKay Law Conferences Limited in 2004, before it went into compulsory liquidation in 2009. Despite the company’s dissolution in 2011, filings reveal that accounts were only made up to 2006, leaving a five-year gap in reporting. This breach occurred during Starmer's tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions (2008-2013), and no corrective actions appear to have been taken.
The outstanding charge to HSBC Bank PLC further complicates the case. Typically, charges against a company should be resolved during liquidation, yet here, the bank remains unpaid, suggesting a failure in the proper winding-up process.
The insolvency practitioner is given as “The Official Receiver Or London 21 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3SS”. The name contains a spelling error using “Or” instead of “Of”. This is an anomaly as errors should not be present in legal records as they nullify the legitimacy of the record. Further analysis of "21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS" and the Official Receiver is provided in Appendix A.
Appendix A reveals significant concerns about the activities at 21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS, which is associated with multiple dissolved or liquidated companies, all showing patterns of overdue accounts, annual returns, and confirmation statements. This systematic issue, coupled with irregularities in the Official Receiver's information and potential oversight failures, raises serious questions about the transparency and due process in liquidation procedures, particularly in relation to Keir Starmer's company records.
Analysis of Keir Starmer’s appointments in Companies House, breaches and red flags:
Keir Starmer identity 1
THE DEATH PENALTY PROJECT LIMITED (05579286) Company status Active Correspondence address NW5 Role Resigned Director Appointed on 11 November 2005 Resigned on 5 April 2020
Occupation Mp/Barrister
Breaches:
This is the third identity registered for Keir Starmer, in breach of section 1082.
The incomplete address, “NW5”, raises questions about the transparency of Starmer’s involvement.
Two red flags.
Keir Starmer identity 2
MCKAY LAW CONFERENCES LIMITED (04423891) Company status Dissolved Correspondence address 11 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2PL Role Resigned Director Appointed on 30 June 2003 Resigned on 7 April 2004 Nationality British Occupation Barrister Dissolved on 4 September 2011 Company type Private limited Company Incorporated on 24 April 2002
Beaches:
This is the second identity registered for Keir Starmer, in breach of section 1082.
Accounts from 30 April 2006 to 4 September 2011 are overdue.
Charges outstanding, despite insolvency.
Insolvency irregularities:
Misspelling in the name of the Receiver.
Receiver is associated to 60 companies, dissolved or in Insolvency, those assessed all had accounts overdue.
Five red flags
Keir Starmer identity 3
60 ELLINGTON STREET LIMITED (02492343) Company status Active Correspondence address Top Flat 60 Ellington Street, London, N7 8PL Role Resigned Director Appointed on 13 August 1992 Resigned on 7 December 1997 Nationality British Occupation Barrister Registered office address 60 Ellington Street, London, N7 8PL Company status Active Company type Private limited Company Incorporated on 12 April 1990 Accounts (Up to date)
No breaches evident based on this information
Disclosures required by the Companies Act 2006
Keir Starmer’s appointments to McKay Law Conference Limited, resigned on 7 April 2004, and 60 Ellington Street, resigned on 7 December 1997, predated his election as a Member of Parliament. Under the code of conduct these would not be required to be disclosed in the Register of Interests. Transparency, however, requires that this information would normally be disclosed in his official biography, since conflicts of interest can occur at any time. Keir Starmer’s appointment to The Death Penalty Project, appointed on 11 November 2005 and resigned on 5 April 2020, is required to be disclosed in his Register of Interests and biography.
Keir Starmer’s biography and register of interests
Biography
Keir Starmer’s biography was accessed on the Government website. It is copied in full in Appendix B.
There are no specific business interests disclosed for Keir Starmer. The biography focuses on his political and legal career, with the following key points:
Education: Attended Reigate Grammar School, studied Law at the University of Leeds, and did postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.
Legal Career:
Qualified as a barrister in 1987
Worked in private practice (no specific firms mentioned)
Served as a legal advisor to the Northern Ireland Policing Board
Appointed Queen's Counsel (QC) in 2002
Served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2008 to 2013
Political Career:
Elected as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015
Elected leader of the Labour Party in April 2020
Became Prime Minister on 5 July 2024
Honours:
Received a knighthood in 2014 for services to criminal justice
Keir Starmer’s official biography, on the Government website, does not mention any specific business interests, investments, or board memberships. It focuses primarily on his roles in public service, law, and politics.
Breaches:
In his biography, Keir Starmer fails to declare his recent association to The Death Penalty Project Limited and his previous association to McKay Law Conference Limited and 60 Ellington Street.
Three red flags.
Register of Interest
Keir Starmer’s Register of Interests was accessed on the Parliamentary website, House of Commons - The Register of Members' Financial Interests 2 September 2024: Starmer, Sir Keir (https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmregmem/240902/starmer_keir.htm). This is reproduced in full in Appendix C. The business interests that are included are:
The Death Penalty Project - Starmer is listed as a Director (Registered 5 June 2015, ongoing)
Doughty Street Chambers - Starmer is an Associate Tenant since 1 May 2015 (Registered 6 January 2016)
Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society - Starmer received copyright payments
Birnberg Pierce - Starmer received payment for legal services provided before his election to Parliament
Declarations and omissions
Keir Starmer registered his association to “The Death Penalty Project” in his Register of Interests, upon entering Parliament in 2015.
Breaches:
To be accurate this reference should be to “The Death Penalty Project Limited”, indicating that this is a Limited company.
Keir Starmer has not updated his Register with his resignation from The Death Penalty Project Limited on 5 April 2020. From his Register of Interest an inquirer would assume he is still active in this role and they may use this information to support and enable a transaction that should have been denied. Whilst this may be an oversight, it is a material omission with potentially serious consequences.
Two red flags
Clone fraud concern: It is noted that the initials of the Death Penalty Project and those of Keir Starmer’s previous role as Director of Public Prosecutions are the same, “DPP”. Clone company fraud relies on names being easily confused. There is potential for confusion between his roles with “DPP” and as “DPP”. Coupled with his failure to reference this company correctly by omitting “Limited” and his failure to update his Register of Interest with his resignation from the Death Penalty Project, concern is raised that there is potential for “clone fraud” related to DPP.
Further investigation will be undertaken
There are no associations registered in Companies House between Keir Starmer and the companies that he references in his Register of Interests.
“Doughty Street Chambers - Starmer is an Associate Tenant since 1 May 2015 (Registered 6 January 2016).” Note that Keir Starmer used the address “11 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2PL”, for his appointment to Mackay Law Conferences Limited (appointed 30 June 2003 Resigned on 7 April 2004) which may be relevant.
Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society from whom Starmer received copyright payments
Birnberg Pierce from whom Starmer received payment for legal services provided before his election to Parliament.
These will be assessed in a later report.
The next report(s) will analyse the accounts of The Death Penalty Project Limited, Mackay Law Conferences Limited and 60 Ellington Street Limited for compliance with relevant laws including Section 170 of the Companies Act 2006. This section is particularly relevant as it states that certain duties of directors continue even after they have resigned, specifically:
“A person who ceases to be a director continues to be subject—(a) to the duty in section 175 (duty to avoid conflicts of interest) as regards the exploitation of any property, information or opportunity of which he became aware at a time when he was a director”.
The secretary and directors of these companies will be tested to establish whether they also have multiple identities. Company websites will be assessed for transparency and accuracy. Any additional identities will be analysed to establish oversight of Keir Starmers’ business interests that, given his multiple breaches of the law already described, must be assessed in a forensic audit. This audit will test whether related party transactions and potential conflicts of interests have been correctly identified and disclosed, as required by Section 175 of the Companies Act 2006.
Furthermore, in light of Section 170(2)(a), the audit will extend to any opportunities or information Starmer may have become aware of during his directorships, even if exploited after his resignation. This is crucial in ensuring full compliance with the ongoing duty to avoid conflicts of interest.
Summary of breaches:
The red flags identified for Keir Starmer, focusing on legislative breaches:summary of red flags for Keir Starmer with the relevant sections and laws breached added in brackets:
Multiple Identities in Companies House (2 red flags, as only one identity is considered legitimate):
Identity 1: THE DEATH PENALTY PROJECT LIMITED
Identity 2: MCKAY LAW CONFERENCES LIMITED
Identity 3: 60 ELLINGTON STREET LIMITED
[Breach of Section 1082 of the Companies Act 2006]
Incomplete correspondence address (1 red flag):
"NW5" provided for The Death Penalty Project Limited
[Breach of Section 1082 of the Companies Act 2006]
Incomplete Disclosure in Official Biography (3 red flags):
Failure to declare association with The Death Penalty Project Limited
Failure to declare previous directorship in McKay Law Conference Limited
Failure to declare previous directorship in 60 Ellington Street Limited
[Breach of the Nolan Principles of openness and transparency]
Inaccurate and Outdated Register of Interests (2 red flags):
Failure to declare full name of the company The Death Penalty Project Limited, by omitting "Limited"
Failure to update resignation from The Death Penalty Project Limited on 5 April 2020
[Breach of the House of Commons Code of Conduct]
Inconsistent Company Records for McKay Law Conferences Limited (4 red flags):
Overdue accounts
Outstanding charges
Insolvency irregularities
Misspelling in the name of the Receiver
[Breach of various sections of the Companies Act 2006, including Section 441 (filing accounts), Section 853A (confirmation statements), and potentially Insolvency Act 1986]
Total Red Flags: 12
These red flags highlight potential issues with transparency, compliance with company law, and accurate record-keeping in Keir Starmer's business associations and disclosures.
Implications:
Concealment of Interests: Individuals with multiple identities in Companies House can potentially hide business interests, associations, and conflicts of interest from auditors and those conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) checks.
Audit Trail Disruption: Multiple identities disrupt the clear audit trail that is crucial for effective financial oversight and regulatory compliance. This makes it difficult to track an individual's full range of business activities and interests.
KYC Process Undermining: KYC processes rely on accurate identification of individuals. Multiple identities can lead to incomplete or misleading information, potentially allowing individuals to bypass regulatory scrutiny.
Breach of Legal Requirements: As noted in the report, multiple identities violate Section 1082 of the Companies Act 2006, which requires individuals to maintain a single consistent identity across company directorships.
Cybersecurity Risks: The National Cyber Security Centre's guidance emphasizes the importance of unique identifiable identities for maintaining cybersecurity. Multiple identities compromise this principle.
Potential for Fraud: As highlighted by the Financial Conduct Authority's guidance on clone firms and individuals, multiple identities can be used to perpetrate various forms of fraud, including misrepresentation and financial scams.
Transparency Issues: This practice contradicts the Nolan Principles of openness and transparency, especially concerning public officials.
Historical Record Inaccuracies: Previous audits and due diligence checks may be rendered inaccurate or incomplete if they were conducted without knowledge of all identities associated with an individual.
To address these issues, there's a clear need for:
Enhanced verification processes in Companies House to prevent the creation of multiple identities.
Improved cross-referencing between different government databases and regulatory bodies.
Regular audits specifically designed to detect and reconcile multiple identities.
Clearer guidance and stricter enforcement of regulations regarding identity disclosure for company directors and public officials.
Increased awareness among auditors and due diligence professionals about the risks posed by multiple identities.
Recommendations
Immediate Disclosure Update: Starmer should promptly update his Register of Interests and official biography to include all past and present associations, including resignations.
Identity Consolidation: Work with Companies House to consolidate the multiple identities into a single, accurate record.
Independent Audit: Commission an independent audit of all Starmer's business associations and interests to ensure full transparency.
Enhanced Verification Processes: Companies House should implement stricter verification processes to prevent the creation of multiple identities for the same individual and track de-duplications.
Legislative Review: Conduct a review of the Companies Act 2006 and related legislation to strengthen provisions against synthetic identity creation and improve transparency requirements.
Public Statement: Starmer should issue a public statement explaining the discrepancies and outlining steps taken to rectify them.
Parliamentary Ethics Review: The House of Commons Standards Committee should review this case to determine if further action is necessary and to consider updating guidelines on disclosure requirements.
Cybersecurity Enhancement: Implement improved cybersecurity measures in government databases to detect and prevent the creation of synthetic identities.
Regular Compliance Checks: Establish a system of regular compliance checks for public officials to ensure ongoing accuracy in their disclosures.
Public Awareness Campaign: Launch a campaign to educate the public and business community about the risks of synthetic identities and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
Appendix A
"21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS" and the Official Receiver
An advanced company search in Companies House for the address of the receiver, “21 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3SS” returns a list of sixty companies registered at this address. All of the companies are dissolved or in liquidation, see Search results - Advanced company search GOV.UK (company-information.service.gov.uk). Below is a subset of these companies, presented as examples:
“LEXDENE LIMITED Liquidation Private limited company 02700482 - Incorporated on 25 March 1992 21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS Accounts overdue First accounts made up to 31 March 1996
due by 31 January 1997 Confirmation statement overdue First statement date 25 March 2017 due by 8 April 2017 Annual return overdue Last annual return made up to 25 March 1994 Nature of business (SIC) To be provided on next annual return. Four red flags.WILLIAMS & HILL LIMITED Dissolved Private limited company 05702847 - Incorporated on 8 February 2006 Dissolved on 3 October 2020 21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS SIC codes - 7487 Dissolved on 3 October 2020 Company type Private limited Company Accounts Last accounts made up to 28 February 2009 Accounts overdue. One red flag.
BASINGSTOKE PRECISION PRODUCTS LIMITED Liquidation Private limited company 04689806 - Incorporated on 7 March 2003 21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS SIC codes - 2852 Accounts overdue First accounts made up to 31 March 2004 due by 7 January 2005 Confirmation statement overdue First statement date 7 March 2017 due by 21 March 2017 Annual return overdue Last annual return made up to 7 March 2005 Nature of business (SIC) 2852 - General mechanical engineering. 1 charge registered 1 outstanding, 0 satisfied, 0 part satisfied Fixed charge on all debts and related rights and floating charge on all other property Four red flags.
A J GLOBAL SERVICES LIMITED Dissolved Private limited company 05476458 - Incorporated on 9 June 2005 Dissolved on 3 September 2016 Official Receiver's Office Public Interest Unit Area 2.4, 21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS SIC codes - 6523 Accounts Last accounts made up to 31 March 2006 Accounts overdue Annual return Last annual return made up to 9 June 2008 Annual return overdue. Two red flags.
ZAMLON LIMITED Dissolved Private limited company 05014871 - Incorporated on 14 January 2004 Dissolved on 30 October 2022 The Official Receiver Public, Interest Unit The Insolvency, Service 21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS No accounts Submitted. One red flag.
ASPIRE TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT LTD Liquidation Private limited company 06923733 - Incorporated on 3 June 2009 21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS Accounts overdue First accounts made up to 30 June 2010 due by 3 March 2011 Confirmation statement overdue First statement date 3 June 2017 due by 17 June 2017 Annual return overdue First annual return made up to 3 June 2010 due by 1 July 2010 Nature of business (SIC) To be provided on next annual return. Four red flags.
TICKETOUT LTD Dissolved Private limited company 06042825 - Incorporated on 5 January 2007 Dissolved on 12 January 2017 Public Interest Unit Area 2 4, 21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3SS No accounts, confirmation or confirmation statements submitted. Nature of business (SIC) To be provided on next annual return. Four red flags.”
This pattern of liquidations, all associated with the same address, all with accounts, annual returns, and confirmation statements overdue, points to a potentially systemic issue that may violate several key provisions of UK company and insolvency law:
Companies Act 2006, Section 441: This section requires companies to file their accounts with the registrar within specified time limits. The consistent failure to file accounts across multiple companies suggests a breach of this statutory obligation.
Companies Act 2006, Section 853A: This provision mandates the filing of confirmation statements. The widespread non-compliance across these companies indicates a potential systematic breach of this requirement.
Insolvency Act 1986, Section 131: This section outlines the duties of the Official Receiver in relation to the company's statement of affairs. The apparent lack of proper oversight and management of these companies' affairs may constitute a breach of the Official Receiver's statutory duties.
Insolvency Act 1986, Section 143: This provision requires liquidators (including the Official Receiver when acting as such) to furnish information about the company's affairs to creditors and contributories. The consistent lack of up-to-date information suggests potential non-compliance with this obligation.
Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, Section 7: This section allows for the disqualification of directors for unfitness, including in cases where there have been multiple failures to comply with companies legislation. The pattern observed here could potentially trigger investigations under this Act.
Notably, in the case of Zamlon Limited, the address is referred to as "The Official Receiver Public, Interest Unit, The Insolvency Service," which is directly linked to Companies House. This anomaly, combined with the widespread non-compliance issues, suggests a possible failure in oversight and record-keeping by the Official Receiver, which may contravene the Insolvency Act 1986 and the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.
This situation demands urgent clarification and potentially warrants an investigation by the Insolvency Service and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to ensure the integrity of the insolvency process and compliance with statutory obligations.
Appendix B
Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service, and Minister for the Union (https://www.gov.uk/government/people/keir-starmer)
“The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP
Contents
Biography
Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on 5 July 2024.
Education
Keir attended Reigate Grammar School, before studying Law at the University of Leeds. He went on to do postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, receiving a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) degree.
Political Career
Keir was elected a Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015. He was elected leader of the Labour Party in April 2020.
Career before politics
Keir qualified as a barrister in 1987 working in private practice before working as a legal advisor to the Northern Ireland Policing Board.
He was appointed Queen’s Counsel (QC) in 2002.
In 2008, Keir was appointed Director of Public Prosecutions, leading the Crown Prosecution Service until 2013.
He received a knighthood in 2014 for services to criminal justice.
Personal Life
Keir is married and has two children.
Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is the leader of His Majesty’s Government and is ultimately responsible for the policy and decisions of the government.
As leader of the UK government the Prime Minister also:
oversees the operation of the Civil Service and government agencies
chooses members of the government
is the principal government figure in the House of Commons
First Lord of the Treasury
The First Lord of the Treasury is one of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury. This role is usually held by the Prime Minister.
Since the 17th century, the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury have collectively carried out duties that were previously held by the Lord High Treasurer (head of His Majesty’s Treasury).
The Lords Commissioners of the Treasury also include:
the Second Lord of the Treasury - the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who has most of the functional financial responsibilities
Junior Lords Commissioners of the Treasury - other members of the government, usually government whips in the House of Commons
10 Downing Street is the official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury, and not of the Prime Minister.
Minister for the Civil Service
The Minister for the Civil Service is responsible for regulating the Civil Service.
The Civil Service (Management Functions) Act of 1992, allows the Minister for the Civil Service to delegate power to other ministers and devolved administrations.
This role was created in 1968 and is always held by the Prime Minister.
Minister for the Union
As Minister for the Union, the Prime Minister works to ensure that all of government is acting on behalf of the entire United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.”
Analysis (Perplexity.ai):
There are no specific business interests disclosed for Keir Starmer. The biography focuses on his political and legal career, with the following key points:
Education: Attended Reigate Grammar School, studied Law at the University of Leeds, and did postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.
Legal Career:
Qualified as a barrister in 1987
Worked in private practice (no specific firms mentioned)
Served as a legal advisor to the Northern Ireland Policing Board
Appointed Queen's Counsel (QC) in 2002
Served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2008 to 2013
Political Career:
Elected as Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015
Elected leader of the Labour Party in April 2020
Became Prime Minister on 5 July 2024
Honours:
Received a knighthood in 2014 for services to criminal justice
Keir Starmer’s official biography, on the Government website, does not mention any specific business interests, investments, or board memberships. It focuses primarily on his roles in public service, law, and politics.
Appendix C
Keir Starmer: Register of Interests.
House of Commons - The Register of Members' Financial Interests (4 August 2024: Starmer, Sir Keir )(https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmregmem/240804/starmer_keir.htm)
8. Miscellaneous
“Leeds University Law Faculty Advisory Board
Date interest ended: 29 April 2024(Registered 5 June 2015; updated 29 April 2024)
Director of The Death Penalty Project
(Registered 5 June 2015)
Member of the Youth Justice Legal Centre’s advisory board. The centre was set up by Just for Kids Law
Date interest ended: 29 April 2024(Registered 5 June 2015; updated 29 April 2024)
Associate Tenant, Doughty Street Chambers
Date interest arose: 1 May 2015(Registered 6 January 2016)
Member of Advisory Board, European Institute, University College, London
Date interest arose: 1 October 2015
Date interest ended: 29 April 2024(Registered 6 January 2016; updated 29 April 2024)
I returned an advance payment of £18,450 to Harper Collins because I am no longer writing the book for which the advance was received.
Date interest arose: 20 December 2023
Additional information: This payment was originally registered on 18 May 2022.(Registered 5 January 2024)”
Starmer, Sir Keir (Holborn and St Pancras)
1. Employment and earnings
“Role, work or services: Copyright payments for books written before my election to Parliament
Payer: Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society, 4 Battle Bridge Lane, London SE1 2HXPayment: £57.99
Received on: 27 September 2023. Hours: none.(Registered 27 September 2023)
Payment: £540.18
Received on: 20 March 2024. Hours: none.(Registered 20 March 2024)
Role, work or services: Legal services provided before my election to Parliament
Payer: Birnberg Pierce, 14 Inverness Street, London NW1 7HJPayment: £927.96
Received on: 16 January 2024. Hours: none since my election.(Registered 23 January 2024)”
2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)
“Name of donor: Lord Waheed Alli
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000 for the private office of the Leader of the Opposition
Date received: 9 October 2023
Date accepted: 9 October 2023
Donor status: individual(Registered 19 October 2023)
Name of donor: Lord Waheed Ali
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £6,000 for the private office of the Leader of the Opposition
Date received: 21 February 2024
Date accepted: 21 February 2024
Donor status: individual(Registered 26 February 2024)”
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
“Name of donor: Crystal Palace Football Club
Address of donor: Selhurst Park Stadium, Holmesdale Road, London SE25 6PU
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Three tickets with hospitality for Crystal Palace v Arsenal, value £2,142
Date received: 21 August 2023
Date accepted: 21 August 2023
Donor status: company, registration 07270793(Registered 29 August 2023)
Name of donor: Crownhawk Properties (trading as the LCV Group)
Address of donor: Riverside House, Normandy Road, Morfa, Swansea SA1 2 JA
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Accommodation for four people in Gower, value £4,500
Date received: 24 August 2023 to 31 August 2023
Date accepted: 24 August 2023
Donor status: company, registration 03830322(Registered 11 September 2023)
Name of donor: Swansea City AFC
Address of donor: The Swansea.Com Stadium, Plasmarl, Swansea SA1 2FA
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Five tickets with hospitality for Swansea City v Bournemouth, value £800
Date received: 29 August 2023
Date accepted: 29 August 2023
Donor status: company, registration 04056708(Registered 11 September 2023)
Name of donor: Cain International UK Services Ltd
Address of donor: 116 Upper Street, London N1 1QP
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets with hospitality to Chelsea vs Arsenal football match, value £2,400
Date received: 21 October 2023
Date accepted: 21 October 2023
Donor status: company, registration 10929931(Registered 23 October 2023)
Name of donor: Teescraft Engineering Ltd
Address of donor: Factory 1, South Church Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 6XB
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Four tickets with hospitality for Newcastle United v Arsenal, value £1,000
Date received: 4 November 2023
Date accepted: 4 November 2023
Donor status: company, registration 01554968(Registered 6 November 2023)
Name of donor: Global Media and Entertainment Ltd
Address of donor: 30 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LA
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Four tickets to the Jingle Bell Ball with hospitality, value £800
Date received: 10 December 2023
Date accepted: 10 December 2023
Donor status: company, registration 06251684(Registered 19 December 2023)
Name of donor: West Ham United Football Club
Address of donor: London Stadium E20 2ST
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets for pre-match hospitality in the Chairman’s Lounge and to the match (value is estimated), value £2,000
Date received: 11 February 2024
Date accepted: 11 February 2024
Donor status: company, registration 66516(Registered 12 February 2024)
Name of donor: Norwich City Football Club
Address of donor: Carrow Road, Norwich NR1 1JE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Four match tickets and hospitality, value £820
Date received: 2 March 2024
Date accepted: 2 March 2024
Donor status: company, registration 00154044(Registered 4 March 2024)
Name of donor: Premier League
Address of donor: 57 North Wharf Road, London W2 1HQ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Five tickets with hospitality to Arsenal vs Porto, value £3,000
Date received: 12 March 2024
Date accepted: 12 March 2024
Donor status: company, registration 02719699(Registered 14 March 2024)
Name of donor: Manchester City Football Club
Address of donor: Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road, Manchester M11 3FF
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Hospitality and match tickets for two people to Manchester City vs Arsenal (value is approximate), value £900
Date received: 31 March 2024
Date accepted: 31 March 2024
Donor status: company, registration 08355862(Registered 9 April 2024)
Name of donor: Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
Address of donor: American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Four tickets and hospitality to Brighton vs Arsenal (value is approximate), value £500
Date received: 6 April 2024
Date accepted: 6 April 2024
Donor status: company, registration 00081077(Registered 9 April 2024)
Name of donor: Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club
Address of donor: Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Four tickets and hospitality to Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (value is approximate), value £1,488
Date received: 20 April 2024
Date accepted: 20 April 2024
Donor status: company, registration 1989823(Registered 23 April 2024)
Name of donor: Lord Waheed Ali
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Work clothing, value £16,200
Date received: 17 April 2024
Date accepted: 17 April 2024
Donor status: individual(Registered 24 April 2024; updated 24 May 2024)
Name of donor: Tottenham Hotspur Ltd
Address of donor: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Lilywhite House, 782 High Road, London N17 0BX
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Five tickets and hospitality to Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal (value is approximate), value £2,500
Date received: 28 April 2024
Date accepted: 28 April 2024
Donor status: company, registration 01706358(Registered 29 April 2024)
Name of donor: Manchester United
Address of donor: Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester M16 0RA
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets in the Directors’ Box (including dining) at Old Trafford for Manchester United v Arsenal FC (value is approximate), value £1,790
Date received: 12 May 2024
Date accepted: 12 May 2024
Donor status: company, registration 95489(Registered 20 May 2024)
Name of donor: National Theatre
Address of donor: South Bank, Southwark, London SE1 9PX
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Four tickets to see "Nye" plus dinner, value £358
Date received: 8 May 2024
Date accepted: 8 May 2024
Donor status: company, registration 749504(Registered 21 May 2024)
Name of donor: Lord Waheed Alli
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Multiple pairs of glasses, value £2,485
Date received: 29 April 2024
Date accepted: 29 April 2024
Donor status: individual(Registered 22 May 2024)
Name of donor: The Football Association Premier League Limited
Address of donor: 57 North Wharf Road, London W2 1HQ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Four tickets with hospitality to Taylor Swift concert, value £4,000
Date received: 21 June 2024
Date accepted: 21 June 2024
Donor status: company, registration 02719699(Registered 22 July 2024)
Name of donor: Lord Waheed Alli
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Accommodation, value £20,437.28
Date received: 29 May 2024 to 13 July 2024
Date accepted: 29 May 2024
Donor status: individual(Registered 2 August 2024)”
4. Visits outside the UK
“Name of donor: Canada 20/20
Address of donor: 35 O’Connor Street, Suite 302 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P 5M4
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): £1,494.55 monetary contribution towards a flight (£410.41), plus hotel (£588.86), principle car (£282.58) and staff car (£212.70)
Destination of visit: Canada (Montreal)
Dates of visit: 15 September 2023 to 17 September 2023
Purpose of visit: Speaking at Montreal Global Progress Conference.(Registered 2 October 2023)
Name of donor: (1) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar (2) COP28 Presidency Office
Address of donor: (1) Almirqab Tower, West Bay, Doha, Qatar (2) Capital Plaza, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) Private jet provided for return flights between Dubai and Doha, plus transportation, for me and three members of staff., value £25,508.83 (2) Airport transfer and daily travel by car during COP28 (value is approximate), value £765
Destination of visit: Qatar (Doha) and United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Dates of visit: 30 November 2023 to 3 December 2023
Purpose of visit: Meeting with the Emir of Qatar, travelling from COP28 in Dubai. Attending COP28 as part of my frontbench role.(Registered 13 December 2023; updated 18 December 2023)”
Summary of interests declared in Keir Starmer’s Register of Interests.
Based on the register of interests provided, here's a summary of Keir Starmer's declared business interests:
Copyright payments:
Received £57.99 from Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society on 27 September 2023 (Registered 27 September 2023)
Received £540.18 from the same society on 20 March 2024 (Registered 20 March 2024)
Legal services:
Received £927.96 from Birnberg Pierce on 16 January 2024 for services provided before his election to Parliament (Registered 23 January 2024)
Directorships:
Director of The Death Penalty Project (Registered 5 June 2015, ongoing)
Advisory roles (all ended 29 April 2024):
Member of Leeds University Law Faculty Advisory Board (Registered 5 June 2015)
Member of the Youth Justice Legal Centre's advisory board (Registered 5 June 2015)
Member of Advisory Board, European Institute, University College, London (Registered 6 January 2016)
Legal profession:
Associate Tenant at Doughty Street Chambers since 1 May 2015 (Registered 6 January 2016)
Book advance:
Returned an advance payment of £18,450 to Harper Collins for a book he is no longer writing (Registered 5 January 2024, originally registered on 18 May 2022)
The register also includes numerous gifts, donations, and hospitality received, primarily related to his political role rather than business interests. These include tickets to football matches, concerts, and other events, as well as donations to his office as Leader of the Opposition.
Based on Keir Starmer's Register of Interests, the following donors have made significant donations:
Lord Waheed Alli:
£10,000 for the private office of the Leader of the Opposition (9 October 2023)
£6,000 for the private office of the Leader of the Opposition (21 February 2024)
Work clothing valued at £16,200 (17 April 2024)
Multiple pairs of glasses valued at £2,485 (29 April 2024)
Accommodation valued at £20,437.28 (29 May 2024 to 13 July 2024)
Canada 20/20:
£1,494.55 monetary contribution towards a flight, hotel, and car services for a visit to Canada (15-17 September 2023)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar:
Private jet provided for return flights between Dubai and Doha, plus transportation, for Starmer and three staff members, valued at £25,508.83 (30 November 2023 to 3 December 2023)
COP28 Presidency Office:
Airport transfer and daily travel by car during COP28, valued at approximately £765 (30 November 2023 to 3 December 2023)
These donations are primarily in the form of monetary contributions, travel expenses, accommodation, and gifts. Lord Waheed Alli appears to be the most frequent and substantial donor, providing both monetary and in-kind donations to Starmer and his office. A compliance assessment of Lord Waheed Alli, Canada 20/20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the COP28 Presidency Office is recommended.
Summary of registered companies
Based on the register of interests provided, here's a summary of the companies and organisations associated with Keir Starmer that are likely to have registrations in Companies House:
The Death Penalty Project - Starmer is listed as a Director (Registered 5 June 2015, ongoing)
Doughty Street Chambers - Starmer is an Associate Tenant since 1 May 2015 (Registered 6 January 2016)
Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society - Starmer received copyright payments
Birnberg Pierce - Starmer received payment for legal services provided before his election to Parliament
Various football clubs and sports organisations:
Crystal Palace Football Club
Swansea City AFC
West Ham United Football Club
Norwich City Football Club
Manchester City Football Club
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club
Tottenham Hotspur Ltd
Manchester United
Other companies mentioned:
Cain International UK Services Ltd
Teescraft Engineering Ltd
Global Media and Entertainment Ltd
Premier League (The Football Association Premier League Limited)
Crownhawk Properties (trading as the LCV Group)
Non-profit organisations:
National Theatre
These organisations are mentioned in relation to gifts, hospitality, or donations received by Starmer. While not all of these may represent direct business interests, they are entities that you might find registered in Companies House. Further analysis of these organisations is required.
Notes
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Brilliant work as always Alison thank you. I add to your evidence Starmer's membership of the Trilateral Commission. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilateral_Commission and explore the many other sinister characters who patently are proud to publicise their membership of this genocidally deranged group.