Labour MP says Starmer not ‘up to the job’ as PM defends under-fire aide over Mandelson sacking
Labour MP blasts Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson scandal
- Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure over his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, regarding his alleged role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain's ambassador to the US.
- Lord Mandelson was sacked following new revelations about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about the Prime Minister's judgement.
- A Labour MP, Clive Lewis, publicly called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign, stating he "doesn't seem up to the job" amid the controversy.
- Downing Street has defended Mr McSweeney, asserting the Prime Minister's confidence in his top team, while other Labour figures have urged Sir Keir to "widen the circle" of his advisers.
- The Conservatives are demanding the release of all documents related to Lord Mandelson's appointment, and the Labour chair of the foreign affairs committee has called for parliamentary vetting of the next US ambassador.