The Papers: 'PM's aide quits' and 'How long can Starmer cling on?'
Summary
The chief of staff to the UK Prime Minister has resigned amid a scandal involving Lord Mandelson, a peer linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Morgan McSweeney left his position, taking responsibility for advising Sir Keir Starmer to appoint Mandelson. This resignation occurs as police investigate Mandelson for alleged misconduct while he was a public official.Key Facts
- The prime minister's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned.
- McSweeney took responsibility for advising the prime minister to appoint Lord Mandelson.
- Lord Mandelson is under police investigation for alleged misconduct in a public office.
- Emails suggest Mandelson leaked sensitive information to Epstein while a government minister.
- Mandelson claims he did nothing illegal and was not financially motivated.
- Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure within his party, with some viewing McSweeney's resignation as an effort to protect him.
- The resignation affects the prime minister's leadership, seen as a strategic loss.
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