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Keir Starmer's 'highly talented' aide Morgan McSweeney will stay in post despite donations row - minister

A senior minister said he is confident Morgan McSweeney will remain in post, while Downing Street insists Prime Minister Keir Starmer retains full confidence amid renewed scrutiny.
Labour Together's successor Hannah O'Rourke found almost £740,000 in donations that had not been properly declared and filed late declarations, leading to a £14,250 fine after the 2021 investigation.
Conservatives published leaked legal advice alleging authorities were misled over donations, while Pat McFadden said, `I think Morgan is a highly talented individual` and Alex Burghart warned about resignations.
The Conservatives called for a fresh investigation into donations, alleging Labour Together used a false excuse, while opponents noted recent high-profile resignations and accused Starmer of failing to declare thinktank support.
The Electoral Commission's 2021 probe found and sanctioned reporting failures, and Pat McFadden said the issues were examined 'three or four years ago', while Morgan McSweeney remains influential.

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