The fundamental problem for Starmer is that he didn't have the guts to stand by Mandelson. (View Post)

It's a big deal because Starmer has made it a big deal. He's the one saying he wouldn't have appointed Mandelson had he known he'd failed vetting. (View Post)

He isn't really a politician. We talk about wanting people who have done something outside of politics but he's not a great advert for that. (View Post)

https://x.com/soniasodha/status/2046220508912333197 Sonia Sodha @soniasodha These are cringe, but the one quoting an Epstein survivor is really shameless given the PM appointed Mandelson as ambassado… (View Post)

I disagree. We elect MPs not PMs. What matters is that the new PM understands the basis on which their government was elected. Now, they might make a few tweaks here and there, but they should be see… (View Post)