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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Starmer will survive the Mandelson vetting scandal – but not for long

When Sir Keir Starmer gets to his feet on Monday to explain the latest debacle in his premiership, many will be wondering how many more political lives he has left before he finally has to stand down.

The more pertinent question may be how many more lives (and careers) of his subordinates will be sacrificed as part of what looks like Sir Keir’s increasingly inevitable demise.

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