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The resignation of the prime minister’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has dominated Monday’s headlines. Though McSweeney stated he was not directly responsible for the vetting process concerning Lord Mandelson, he opted to take “full responsibility” for advising the prime minister to appoint him. This appointment was controversial due to Lord Mandelson’s known association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at the time. According to The Times, the prime minister “has sacrificed his closest political ally” in an attempt to calm dissent within the Labour Party and secure his leadership position. In contrast, Lord Mandelson maintains that he was truthful during the vetting process regarding his relationship with Epstein.
The situation intensified as McSweeney’s departure coincided with a police investigation into Lord Mandelson following allegations of misconduct in public office. Documents emerging in the Epstein files imply that Mandelson may have leaked sensitive government information to Epstein during his tenure as a minister in a previous Labour government. The BBC reports that Lord Mandelson denies any criminal wrongdoing and insists his actions were not financially motivated. Facing this turmoil, the prime minister plans to meet with Labour MPs in an effort to manage the political fallout. Commentator Tim Stanley, however, cautions that the prime minister “must realise the scandal is all on him.”
Several major newspapers have weighed in on the leadership crisis sparked by McSweeney’s resignation. The Daily Mirror highlights McSweeney’s acceptance of blame but suggests the troubles extend beyond him, characterizing the episode as a “Labour leadership crisis” with ongoing pressure on the prime minister. The Mail notes criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who accuses the prime minister on social media of failing to take responsibility for his “terrible decisions.” Meanwhile, the Daily Express questions the longevity of the prime minister’s position ahead of
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