Keir Starmer verbally abused his aides

The claim that Keir Starmer verbally abused his aides appears to be based on an audio clip that has been widely circulated on social media. However, multiple sources, including Wired, The Record, and Full Fact, have reported that the audio is likely a deepfake. The clip was posted by an anonymous account on X (formerly Twitter) and has been debunked by both private-sector and British government analysis, which found it to be manipulated. Experts from Reality Defender and other audio professionals have indicated that the audio shows signs of being AI-generated, with added background noise to evade detection. Additionally, both Labour and Conservative sources have stated that the clip is fake. The emergence of this clip highlights the growing challenge of verifying audio content in the age of deepfakes, especially as the UK approaches its general election in 2024. Therefore, the claim lacks credible evidence and is likely part of a misinformation campaign Wired, The Record, Full Fact.