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The Starmer-Mandelson Scandal: Lying or Incompetence?

4/17/202623 min

Can Starmer survive if it emerges he was previously told about Mandelson's failed vetting? Is he developing a pattern of blaming others when things go wrong? Will this lead Labour MPs to start questioning their leader ahead of crucial local elections?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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Clips

Starmer: liar or incompetent?
Why wasn’t Starmer told?
If Robbins told anyone, game over
Leadership means owning mistakes
‘Cleared by vetting’—really?
Ministers skip the scrutiny
Don’t throw staff under buses
Four months and no answers?

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