Keir Starmers chief of staff quits over role in Lord Mandelson appointment

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A senior aide to UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has resigned, citing their involvement in the appointment of Lord Mandelson as a special envoy.

According to reports, Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s chief of staff, tendered his resignation over concerns surrounding Mandelson’s hiring. The exact nature of these concerns is not specified in available statements from McSweeney or other sources.

Mandelson was appointed as a special envoy by the UK government earlier this year. He has previously been involved in controversy surrounding his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

McSweeney’s resignation statement, published on social media, expressed regret over their involvement in Mandelson’s appointment and acknowledged the potential implications for Starmer’s leadership.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the Labour Party regarding its handling of high-profile appointments. The party has faced criticism from some quarters over its decision to appoint Mandelson, who was previously accused of having ties to Epstein.

Starmer’s office has declined to comment on McSweeney’s resignation or the reasons behind it.

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