Running scared: Starmer ‘cancels’ PMQs to avoid Mandelson scrutiny

Running scared: Starmer ‘cancels’ PMQs to avoid Mandelson scrutiny

From The Daily T by The Telegraph

April 22, 2026 · 35 min

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The episode discusses Labour's potential cancellation of Prime Minister's Questions to avoid scrutiny over the Mandelson scandal.

Labour is reportedly plotting for Prime Minister’s Questions to be cancelled next week, meaning Sir Keir Starmer will avoid further scrutiny over the Mandelson scandal. Camilla and Tim react to party whips' “dodgy” manoeuvres and unpack this afternoon’s exchange between Kemi Badenoch and Sir Keir, in which the PM admitted he had pushed for a plum ambassadorial role for Lord Doyle, his disgraced former communications chief. Plus, they ask whether the Cabinet is turning against the Prime Minister – after a circumspect broadcast round from usually loyal Pat McFadden – as the first Labour MP calls on him to resign. 🚨 LIVE EVENT: The Daily T will be going on the road to London (April 27), Cardiff (April 28), Warwick (April 29) and Worthing (April 30) ahead of May’s critical local elections, where you'll have a chance to put your questions to Camilla and Tim. 🎟️ Tickets are limited, book yours now!: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/0/live-event-the-daily-t-on-the-road/ We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking…

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Hosts: Camilla Tominey, Tim Stanley

Topics covered

  • politics
  • Labour Party
  • Prime Minister's Questions
  • scandal
  • government scrutiny

Keywords

  • Starmer
  • Mandelson
  • PMQs
  • Labour
  • scandal

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Organizations: Labour, The Daily T, The Telegraph

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