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Labour unprepared for governing, says ex-aide McSweeney
politics1 month ago

Labour unprepared for governing, says ex-aide McSweeney

Former Labour chief of staff Morgan McSweeney concedes Labour failed to adequately prepare for governing after its 2024 win, saying the party didn’t anticipate how the world had changed since the 1990s or have a clear plan to deliver quick results. He criticises early missteps, including welfare policy decisions and donor freebies, takes responsibility as part of leadership, and expresses cautious support for Andy Burnham as a future leader while planning to step back from politics for several years.

via BBC|
#andy-burnham#keir-starmer#labour-party
Starmer's grip tested as aides depart and Mandelson row rocks Labour
politics6 months ago

Starmer's grip tested as aides depart and Mandelson row rocks Labour

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces a volatile period after the exits of his top aide Morgan McSweeney and communications chief Tim Allan, with Mandelson's controversial US ambassadorship row adding to a mood of doom among MPs. As by-elections and devolved elections loom, there are fears of a leadership challenge and a loss of party command, making this a pivotal moment—Starmer’s ability to set out his agenda and unite the party is under intense scrutiny.

via BBC|
#keir-starmer#labour-party#lord-mandelson
McSweeney quits as Mandelson row tests Starmer’s grip
politics6 months ago

McSweeney quits as Mandelson row tests Starmer’s grip

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces renewed scrutiny after chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns over advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington despite Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. Coverage across major papers frames the move as a leadership test for Starmer, with lingering questions about Labour’s direction and potential leadership challenges as the party heads into upcoming by-elections and internal scrutiny.

via The Guardian|
#labour-party#mandelson#morgan-mcsweeney
McSweeney resigns as Starmer's top aide, taking responsibility for Mandelson appointment
politics6 months ago

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

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.

via BBC|
#downing-street#keir-starmer#labour-party