- Is the extraordinary Mandelson scandal the final nail in the coffin that is McSweeney’s time in No10? Labour MPs tells our Tom the PLP “direction of travel” is towards Starmer’s CoS having to go. Even some PM loyalists think Starmer may have to remove his close ally to shore up his own position.
- Starmer in PMQs: "Morgan McSweeney is an essential part of my team. He helped me change the Labour Party and win an election. Of course I have confidence in him"Feb 4, 2026 12:18