Who is Morgan McSweeney? Starmer’s right-hand man and Peter Mandelson ally
Starmer defends his right-hand man: ‘None of us knew’
- Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, is under intense scrutiny following anger among Labour MPs over the handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal.
- McSweeney is considered the driving force behind Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, despite alleged knowledge of Mandelson's continued dealings with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
- The controversy has raised questions about Sir Keir Starmer's political future and McSweeney's judgment, as he is central to government strategy.
- Sir Keir Starmer defended his close ally, saying that "none of us knew the depth of the darkness" of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with the convicted sex offender.
- McSweeney, who has held influential roles within the Labour Party for decades, including running Sir Keir's leadership campaign, now faces an uncertain future amidst the ongoing scandal.
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