US EditionStarmer's Chief of Staff Quits Over Mandelson Appointment
Morgan McSweeney resigned after admitting he advised PM Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson, whose Epstein-linked appointment triggered police and Foreign Office investigations.
- On Sunday, Morgan McSweeney resigned as Keir Starmer's chief of staff over the Mandelson appointment, saying the decision was wrong and taking full responsibility for advising the prime minister.
- Metropolitan Police searched Mandelson’s home on Friday, stating the investigation will require 'a significant amount of further evidence gathering and analysis,' amid Epstein files suggesting he leaked information during the 2008 crisis.
- After losing his second chief of staff in 19 months, Starmer promoted Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson to jointly fill the role, following recent departures of Paul Ovenden and Steph Driver.
- Starmer’s political standing is now at risk, with allies and critics weighing his future as 10 officials brace for cabinet ministers to demand he stand aside ahead of the Feb. 26 special election in Gorton and Denton.
- Calls grew for a fundamental overhaul of vetting procedures after the episode as No.10 promised to release its emails, while pressure groups demanded accountability and local elections in just over two months risk losses amid investor concerns.
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UK Starmer loses second key aide in fallout from Mandelson-Epstein scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer lost a second senior aide on Monday as pressure mounted over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, an appointment now overshadowed by Mandelson’s links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer’s communications chief, Tim Allan, resigned, saying he was stepping aside to allow a new Downing Street team to be built to support a leader facing mounting political turmoil. A…
Starmer loses key aide as McSweeney quits over Mandelson scandal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been left politically more exposed after the resignation of his Downing Street chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, a central architect of Starmer’s rise inside Labour and a key operator at the heart of government.
How British PM Keir Starmer could be replaced if Epstein fallout brings him down
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle to stay in post as he comes under heavy criticism for his decision in 2024 to appoint veteran politician Peter Mandelson as the British ambassador to the U.S. despite the latter's ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein – Starmer – Julian Assange – Mandelson – McSweeney - CSAM, Sports-Betting Risk, and BBC/Channel 5 Blackmail Exposure for Parliament & MPs
Factual Context — Crown Prosecution Service From 2008 to 2013, Keir Starmer served as Director of Public Prosecutions and head of the UK Crown Prosecution Service. This period coincided with key prosecutorial decisions and non-decisions affecting the case of Julian Assange, including charging posture, international coordination, and the persistence of unresolved legal exposure without merits […] The post Epstein – Starmer – Julian Assange – Mand…
UK leader Starmer faces hurdles and rivals as he battles to keep his job over Epstein fallout
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle to stay in post in the wake of the fallout of his decision in 2024 to appoint veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. despite his…
How Long Can Keir Starmer Survive Without His Puppetmaster?
Over the weekend, the prime minister’s right-hand man fell on his sword in an attempt – perhaps – to save Keir Starmer’s legacy. Personally, I’d find it a little difficult to commit political harakiri for 50p, the current street value of Starmer’s premiership. But Morgan McSweeney, the former Downing Street chief of staff, has perhaps made a different calculation. I don’t want to completely deny the possibility of whatever passes for honour amon…
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