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Morgan McSweeney resigned as U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff on Sunday, stating he took "full responsibility" for advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. despite Mandelson's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Morgan McSweeney resigned as U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff on Sunday, stating he took "full responsibility" for advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. despite Mandelson's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mandelson was stripped as ambassador last year following revelations over his relationship with Epstein. Following the release of further documents by the U.S. Department of Justice., the Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into allegations that Mandelson passed sensitive government information to Epstein while serving under Gordon Brown.

Mandelson was stripped as ambassador last year following revelations over his relationship with Epstein. Following the release of further documents by the U.S. Department of Justice., the Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into allegations that Mandelson passed sensitive government information to Epstein while serving under Gordon Brown.

McSweeney stated in his resignation that it was his advice to appoint Mandelson and that the decision was "wrong" and had "damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself." He added that "responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient."

McSweeney stated in his resignation that it was his advice to appoint Mandelson and that the decision was "wrong" and had "damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself." He added that "responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient."

McSweeney has been a part of Starmer's team since he ran his 2020 Labour leadership bid, having also acted as campaign director for the 2024 general election. McSweeney initially became head of political strategy in Downing Street before moving to chief of staff after Sue Gray's resignation.

McSweeney has been a part of Starmer's team since he ran his 2020 Labour leadership bid, having also acted as campaign director for the 2024 general election. McSweeney initially became head of political strategy in Downing Street before moving to chief of staff after Sue Gray's resignation.

Following the decision, Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson, McSweeney's former deputies, were appointed acting chiefs of staff with immediate effect.

Following the decision, Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson, McSweeney's former deputies, were appointed acting chiefs of staff with immediate effect.

Starmer is scheduled to meet Labour MPs on Monday. Some have publicly called for Starmer's resignation while others have reaffirmed support for the Prime Minister. Latest YouGov polling shows 50% of Britons believe Starmer should steo down, compared to 24% who believe he should stay and 26% who don't know.

Starmer is scheduled to meet Labour MPs on Monday. Some have publicly called for Starmer's resignation while others have reaffirmed support for the Prime Minister. Latest YouGov polling shows 50% of Britons believe Starmer should steo down, compared to 24% who believe he should stay and 26% who don't know.

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Documents released by the U.S. administration revealed that Mandelson remained in contact with Epstein longer than initially admitted. Police are investigating emails that appear to show Mandelson forwarding details of internal financial discussions to Epstein after the 2008 banking crash.

Documents released by the U.S. administration revealed that Mandelson remained in contact with Epstein longer than initially admitted. Police are investigating emails that appear to show Mandelson forwarding details of internal financial discussions to Epstein after the 2008 banking crash.

Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson, McSweeney's deputies, were appointed acting chiefs of staff with immediate effect following his resignation. Both had been members of Starmer's inner circle during his time as opposition leader and in government.

Jill Cuthbertson and Vidhya Alakeson, McSweeney's deputies, were appointed acting chiefs of staff with immediate effect following his resignation. Both had been members of Starmer's inner circle during his time as opposition leader and in government.

McSweeney stated in his resignation that the decision to appoint Mandelson was "wrong" and had "damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself." He added that "responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient."

McSweeney stated in his resignation that the decision to appoint Mandelson was "wrong" and had "damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself." He added that "responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient."

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Starmer "has to take responsibility for his own terrible decisions," while Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper stated "the buck stops with him." Some Labour MPs have called for Starmer to consider his position.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Starmer "has to take responsibility for his own terrible decisions," while Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper stated "the buck stops with him." Some Labour MPs have called for Starmer to consider his position.

McSweeney played a central role in Starmer's successful bid for Labour leadership in 2020 and the party's landslide election victory in 2024. His work helped transform Labour after one of its worst defeats and propelled Starmer to Downing Street.

McSweeney played a central role in Starmer's successful bid for Labour leadership in 2020 and the party's landslide election victory in 2024. His work helped transform Labour after one of its worst defeats and propelled Starmer to Downing Street.

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