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as posted by the channelMPs have rallied around Keir Starmer after the Mandelson scandal.
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For days and weeks Westminster has been quivering with anticipation at the prospect of yet another prime ministerial resignation and leadership election.
But following the resignation of Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney in the wake of the Peter Mandelson scandal, MPs appear to have closed ranks, rallying around Keir Starmer.
So, no leadership election, at least for now.
But are supportive MPs shoring up the PM - or just biding their time?
Rachel Cunliffe joins Oli Dugmore to discuss Wes Streeting, Anas Sarwar, and what's next for the Labour party.
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