May 20th 2024.
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has reportedly received hundreds of emails from Fiona Harvey, who claims to be the "real Martha" from the Netflix series Baby Reindeer. The show, created by comedian Richard Gadd, is based on a true story and follows his character Donny Dunn as he meets a woman named Martha who becomes obsessed with him and begins stalking him.
Harvey allegedly sent Starmer 276 messages in less than eight months, some of which were described as "vicious attacks" on him and his family. She reportedly called him names such as "non job," "stupid little boy," and "useless barrister," and even threatened to target him with complaints to standards watchdogs. Harvey also reportedly made derogatory comments about Starmer's wife and called his colleague Angela Rayner an "imbecile."
The emails, which were sent to Starmer's MP email address, were all signed off with "Sent from my iPhone" – a detail that was also mentioned in the Netflix series, as Martha did not actually own an iPhone. According to reports, the Metropolitan Police are aware of the emails but have not yet provided a statement.
During an interview with Piers Morgan, Harvey denied being a stalker and claimed that the show was "a work of fiction, a work of hyperbole." She stated that she felt "used" by the interview and that she was "set up" by Morgan. However, Morgan denies this, stating that she was treated like any other guest and was paid the standard amount for her appearance.
Harvey has also been accused of sending harassing emails to other public figures, including comedian Janey Godley – who claims to have been "hounded" by the Scottish woman. Despite this, Harvey maintains that she is not a stalker and has not committed any crimes.
In the Netflix series, Martha's actions become increasingly sinister as she begins waiting outside Dunn's house, sending him thousands of emails, and even harassing his parents and becoming violent with his girlfriend. The show's creator, Gadd, has urged viewers not to try and uncover Martha's real identity.
Despite the controversy surrounding the show, Baby Reindeer is available to stream on Netflix. It tells the story of Gadd's encounter with Martha and the terrifying aftermath of their meeting. The Agency has reached out to Starmer's office and the Met Police for comment on the alleged emails. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, please contact The Agency entertainment team via email, phone, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
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