Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the focus on Keir Starmer's future as a serious matter, but noted that his objective is straightforward: to overhaul the system and stop corruption. Brown shared his belief that Starmer is an honest leader, though he stressed that the Prime Minister must take immediate action.

Brown also addressed the situation involving Peter Mandelson. He stated that the reported leaks of sensitive government financial data to Jeffrey Epstein could have caused massive commercial harm, adding that he felt personally betrayed. The Liberal Democrats have since called on the Financial Conduct Authority - the government's financial watchdog - to launch an investigation into Mandelson as police conducted searches at properties linked to him. Brown concluded that there has been a widespread failure in the way the government screens and approves officials for their roles.