Minister credits Starmer for ‘taking responsibility’ over Mandelson ahead of key meeting with Labour MPs – UK politics live

The Guardian - World NewsEN 9 min read 100% complete by Andrew SparrowFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:17 AM

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Keir Starmer's Director of Communications, Tim Allan, resigned from his position at No. 10 after only five months in the role. Allan, a former deputy to Alastair Campbell, is the fourth communications chief to leave Starmer's office in 19 months. His departure comes amidst criticism of Starmer's leadership, with some Labour MPs calling for him to take responsibility for recent errors. A skills minister stated confidence that Starmer would not resign. Robert Jenrick, who recently defected to Reform UK, described the Labour government as collapsing into chaos, with Starmer facing a revolt from within his own party.

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Rowena Mason 30% Kemi Badenoch 40% Jacqui Smith 40% Pippa Crerar ×240% Emily Thornberry 40% Andy McDonald 40% Robert Jenrick 50% Alastair Campbell 50% Tony Blair 50% Downing Street ×470% Tim Allan ×985% Keir Starmer ×1090%

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keir starmer 100% tim allan 90% labour 90% communications chief 80% resignation 70% uk politics 70% no 10 60% downing street 60% government 50%

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