BONUS: Can Keir Starmer survive the Mandelson vetting scandal?
About this episode
The episode discusses the Mandelson scandal and its implications for Keir Starmer's political future.
Everything you need to know about the latest instalment of the Mandelson scandal. What Labour MPs are saying about Keir Starmer; our verdict on whether he can survive it, and why Patrick thinks the prime minister is doing "the political equivalent of smoking outside a hospital". Steven Swinford, political editor, The Times Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times Producer: Harry Kitson Executive producer: Molly Guinness Picture credit: Getty Images Audio: Reuters, x.com/KemiBadenoch, x.com/Nigel_Farage This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guests: Steven Swinford, Patrick Maguire, Lara Spirit
Topics covered
- Mandelson scandal
- Keir Starmer
- Labour Party
- political commentary
- UK politics
Keywords
- Mandelson scandal
- Keir Starmer
- Labour MPs
- political commentary
- UK politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Times, The Sunday Times, Acast, Getty Images, Reuters, x.com/KemiBadenoch, x.com/Nigel_Farage
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