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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney ‘pushed for appointment of Mandelson’

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is facing growing pressure over reports he personally pushed for Peter Mandelson’s appointment, despite concerns over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.

Britain’s ambassador to the US was dramatically sacked on Thursday amid new revelations about his relationship with the convicted paedophile – raising serious questions about the prime minister’s judgement.

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