Labour leader Keir Starmer to take questions from Doncaster residents today

He will take questions directly from the public in Doncaster as one in a series of virtual meetings that he is running led in every region and nation of the UK.

The hour-long meeting will take place on the internet using the Zoom app, says Labour.

Members of the public will have the chance to ask questions directly to the new Labour Leader about the coronavirus, what issues they would like to see raised with the Government and what lessons Labour needs to learn from last year’s election defeat, which saw the party lose the Don Valley seat.

People will be asked to register to attend, but everyone is invited to join the meeting, including non-Labour Party members and voters.

This week’s launch follows a series of virtual meetings the Labour Leader has held since being elected, including with key workers, small businesses and representatives of the BAME community.

Mr Starmer said: “It vital that Labour listens and learns from our election defeats. I want an open and frank conversation with the British people about what we need to do to restore people’s trust in the Labour Party.

“With the coronavirus crisis the country is facing its most difficult challenge for a generation - I want to hear directly from people in Doncaster about their experiences, how they are coping and what more they want to see done to help keep people safe and well.”