Starmer latest: Another key aide steps down in latest blow for PM amid fight for career survival
Keir Starmer’s director of communications quits as PM clings to job
- Sir Keir Starmer is facing a political crisis following the resignation of two key allies amidst the fallout from the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.
- Tim Allan, Downing Street communications chief, announced his resignation, stating he was stepping down to allow a new No 10 team to be built.
- This follows the resignation of Sir Keir's top aide, Morgan McSweeney, which has prompted a shake-up in the No 10 operation.
- The resignations occur as Sir Keir faces scrutiny over his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
- The Prime Minister is expected to address the Parliamentary Labour Party amid anger over Lord Mandelson's continued links with Jeffrey Epstein after the financier's conviction.
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