PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour
Summary
Morgan McSweeney, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, said he does not recognize media descriptions of his behavior. He expressed regret for advising the appointment of Lord Mandelson as US ambassador and will give evidence to a parliamentary committee next week about the vetting process.Key Facts
- Morgan McSweeney served as chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- McSweeney spoke publicly about his departure related to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.
- He regrets advising the appointment but declined to give details before parliamentary testimony.
- McSweeney will provide evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee next week.
- There are claims McSweeney pressured civil servants to speed up Mandelson’s vetting, which he denies.
- Lord Mandelson received security clearance despite concerns and was later sacked after new information about his links to Jeffrey Epstein emerged.
- McSweeney resigned taking responsibility for advising the appointment but not the vetting process.
- McSweeney’s name was linked in media to negative portrayals of Downing Street but also praised within the Labour Party for political strategy.
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