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3:55Now PlayingJames O’Brien speaks to caller Nick about how Keir Starmer's handling of Peter Mandeslon’s sacking reflects on his leadership.
The US ambassador was 'asked to withdraw' from his position over links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His sacking came just 24 hours after Sir Keir Starmer insisted the ambassador had his full confidence and had undergone thorough vetting procedures ahead of his appointment.
Nick thinks Starmer is ‘finished’ and predicts a general election within a year, claiming that the Prime Minister’s multiple ‘failures’ and lack of left-wing policy will lose him his position.
James challenges the idea that such dissatisfaction could realistically trigger a general election, given Labour’s large majority. He also questions Nick's evidence, noting limited signs of actual social discontent.
O'Brien concludes that while Starmer may face criticism over Mandelson and broader party direction, the idea that this alone will trigger an election is far-fetched.
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