Starmer’s Mandelson Appointment: ’Self-Inflicted Cataclysmic Political Decision’ | Labour MP
February 5, 2026
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as posted by the channel“This is a self-inflicted, cataclysmic, terrible political decision.”
The prime minister is “fighting for his political life” after the unnecessary decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, says Labour MP Ian Byrne.
Ian Byrne was speaking to Andrew Neil on Times Radio. Listen live Mon-Thurs from 1pm-2pm.
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