Starmer staves off mutiny over Mandelson mess… but for how long? - The Latest
Keir Starmer is facing significant internal dissent within the Labour Party regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. Criticism has intensified as Starmer attempts to avoid a privileges committee investigation, with evidence suggesting pressure was applied to expedite Mandelson's posting. The situation raises questions about Starmer's leadership and the stability of his position within the party.
- ▪Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs over Peter Mandelson's ambassadorial appointment.
- ▪Morgan McSweeney admitted to pressuring the Foreign Office regarding Mandelson's posting.
- ▪Starmer is attempting to avoid a privileges committee investigation amid growing criticism.
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Today in FocusKeir StarmerStarmer staves off Labour mutiny… but for how long? - The Latest More ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedDownloadPresented by Lucy Hough with Kiran Stacey; producer Bryony Moore; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin; lead producer Zoe HitchTue 28 Apr 2026 12.07 EDTLast modified on Tue 5 May 2026 06.33 EDTShare00:00:0000:00:00Keir Starmer endured another bruising day as the saga surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador continued. The prime minister faced harsh criticism from his own MPs over his efforts to stave off a privileges committee investigation, while his former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney admitted putting pressure on the Foreign Office to expedite Mandelson’s posting in highly anticipated evidence to a parliamentary committee.
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