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McSweeney resigns as Starmer's top aide, taking responsibility for Mandelson appointment

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McSweeney resigns as Starmer's top aide, taking responsibility for Mandelson appointment
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Morgan McSweeney has resigned as prime minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, saying he takes full responsibility for advising Peter Mandelson's appointment; Starmer defends him, Badenoch says the move was 'about time', and the Labour government now faces questions over leadership and who will fill the role next amid ongoing Mandelson-related controversy.

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