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Harman calls Starmer’s Mandelson apology weak, naive, and gullible
February 6, 2026


This article discusses growing unrest within the Labour Party following Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the United States.
Harriet Harman criticized the move, stating that Starmer's apology for previously believing Mandelson's lies makes the Prime Minister appear "weak, naive and gullible." Meanwhile, several Labour MPs are calling for a "clearout" of Starmer's inner circle at Number 10. Many of these officials are specifically demanding that his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resign from his post.
In response to the controversy, the intelligence and security committee in Parliament has set out a formal process for releasing documents linked to Mandelson's appointment.
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