Morgan McSweeney, the Prime Minister's chief of staff, has resigned, taking full responsibility for advising on the appointment of Peter Mandelson. This comes as a surprise, as Starmer had previously praised McSweeney as an 'essential part of my team'. The resignation follows a scandal involving Mandelson, who was accused of damaging the Labour Party, the country, and trust in politics. McSweeney's departure is a significant blow to Starmer, who relied heavily on his political instincts and expertise in rebuilding the Labour Party after its 2019 defeat. The opposition parties have seized on the opportunity, with Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper and Green Party leader Zack Polanski calling for Starmer's resignation. The question now is whether McSweeney's resignation will take the heat off Starmer or if it will directly impact the Prime Minister. The story is developing, and we'll bring you more updates as they come in.
