Starmer loses his top adviser - can he survive? | LBC Callers

Описание: Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has resigned over the Peter Mandelson scandal.

01:14 - Ian: 'this was inevitable'
05:08 - Veronica: 'the last thing we need is Starmer to resign'
07:25 - Heather: 'they're making us look like idiots'
09:34 - Lee: 'Starmer will survive'
15:00 - Ian: 'It's made my day'

McSweeney, who is widely seen as Sir Keir's right-hand man, admitted he advised the Prime Minister to appoint Mandelson, despite his very public links to Jeffrey Epstein.

It comes as the latest release of the so-called Epstein Files by the US government detailed Mandelson’s relationship with the convicted sex offender, including email exchanges about fiscal policy during the 2008 financial crash.

A police investigation was initiated in the UK following the release, and on Friday, police searched two homes linked to Mandelson.

Announcing his resignation, McSweeney said: "The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself.

"When asked, I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice."

It comes as calls for the Prime Minister to step down continue to gain traction, both within his party and from opposition MPs.

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