Labour MPs say Starmer’s days as PM are numbered amid fury over Mandelson

Labour MPs are reportedly losing confidence in Keir Starmer's leadership following the controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, due to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The government narrowly avoided a defeat in Parliament by agreeing to release documents related to Mandelson's appointment and his relationship with Epstein. However, a police investigation has delayed the release of some documents due to concerns about potentially prejudicing a criminal investigation into Mandelson's apparent sharing of confidential government documents with Epstein. MPs expressed anger that Starmer admitted knowing about the Mandelson-Epstein connection prior to the appointment, with some suggesting a leadership challenge could be triggered. Some MPs are calling for the resignation of Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who was close to Mandelson.

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