The briefing
Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney apologized for recommending Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to the U.S., calling it a serious error of judgment. He denied pressuring officials to ignore security concerns, as the episode intensifies scrutiny of the prime minister.
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Starmer’s ex-chief of staff says sorry over Mandelson appointment as UK leader faces more pressure