Don't drop PM over Mandelson, minister urges Labour MPs
Summary
A British cabinet minister urged Labour MPs not to remove Prime Minister Keir Starmer following controversy over his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as the US ambassador. Mandelson was dismissed after revelations about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to criticism within the party. Labour's internal disputes continue with some calling for leadership changes.Key Facts
- A cabinet minister asked Labour MPs not to oust PM Keir Starmer over a recent scandal involving Lord Mandelson.
- Mandelson was originally made US ambassador but was sacked due to his connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
- There are calls within the Labour Party to change its leader amid trust and confidence issues.
- Pat McFadden, Work and Pensions Secretary, acknowledged the appointment was a mistake.
- He urged that switching leaders would not fix the country's issues or help its international image.
- Some within Labour want Mandelson to return a severance payment or donate it to charity.
- There are also suggestions for Starmer to change his chief of staff over the ambassador appointment.
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