Starmer’s Situation Is ‘Bleak’ As Morgan McSweeney Resigns Over Mandelson Scandal Says Pollster
February 9, 2026
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9:24Now PlayingStarmer’s Situation Is ‘Bleak’ As Morgan McSweeney Resigns Over Mandelson Scandal Says Pollster
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as posted by the channel“His window to reconnect with the public is narrowing quite rapidly.”
The prime minister’s current situation is “pretty bad”, as the Mandelson scandal has cut though to the public, says More In Common’s Luke Tryl.
Luke Tryl was speaking to Kate McCann and Stig Abell. Listen live to KateMcCann and Stig Abell with Times Radio Breakfast from 6am-10am every Monday-Thursday.
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