Listen "The Mandelson misjudgement "
Episode Synopsis
Peter Mandelson has been sacked as the UK’s ambassador the US. But what does his downfall say about Keir Starmer’s judgment in making appointments? The Observer’s Cat Neilan joins the podcast team to weigh up the dramatic end of Mandelson’s time in Washington.
Keir Starmer has a new team in place, with ministers hastily moved around following Angela Rayner’s dramatic departure from the cabinet – so what do all the recent personnel changes mean for where his government goes next?
Plus: Has Starmer done enough to strengthen rules around ethics? And what future headaches are looming?
Presented by Hannah White.
With Jill Rutter and Philip Nye.
Produced by Podmasters.
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Keir Starmer has a new team in place, with ministers hastily moved around following Angela Rayner’s dramatic departure from the cabinet – so what do all the recent personnel changes mean for where his government goes next?
Plus: Has Starmer done enough to strengthen rules around ethics? And what future headaches are looming?
Presented by Hannah White.
With Jill Rutter and Philip Nye.
Produced by Podmasters.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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