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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
David Hughes

What next for embattled Starmer after Mandelson scandal?

Poll ratings for both Labour and Sir Keir Starmer have plummeted (PA) - (PA Archive)

Sir Keir Starmer’s position as Labour leader is looking increasingly precarious, with fury over his handling of the Lord Mandelson scandal coming on top of dismal opinion poll ratings which have left MPs fearing for their seats.

But a Labour prime minister has never faced a formal leadership challenge and there is a high hurdle to clear for any rival seeking to oust Sir Keir.

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