Politics · 7 February 2026
MPs predict Starmer exit before 2027 amid Mandelson email scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting internal pressure as Labour MPs react angrily to his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson, following leaked emails described by critics as inappropriate. Only weeks after pledging to remain in office until 2027, senior figures now privately question his leadership, warning the controversy has weakened his authority. One supporter compared the government’s turmoil to Manchester United’s instability, as party insiders suggest a growing belief that Starmer’s position is no longer secure.
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