Damien

He hasn't. He made it clear that he is saying the fine is what decides if he has broken the law.

I also don't think it's likely the police will outright say he broke the law but they won't fine him. I think in the result they don't fine him any wording will stop short of saying he broke the law and instead say he broke 'guidance' or he 'may' have broken the law.

Starmer didn't change position here and i think the press knows that but it's an angle to keep the story going a bit.