"We are in one of those moments of intense fluidity and volatility where anything seems possible, or at least nothing would be entirely surprising. Who is to blame for the mess the government finds itself in varies depending on who you ask. Just how angry people are varies too. But one thing that doesn't is the pretty much universal acceptance that Sir Keir Starmer's predicament is dire and he confronts immense peril."
"For as long as he has sought political leadership or held it, he has had Morgan McSweeney at his side. McSweeney was there when Starmer ran for the Labour leadership six years ago. He was there throughout his years as leader of the opposition - from the low moments, such as the loss of a by-election in Hartlepool which nearly prompted Starmer to walk away, to the ecstasy of a landslide general election victory in the summer of 2024."
Sir Keir Starmer confronts a severe political crisis following the departure of his long-time chief of staff Morgan McSweeney. Starmer is acutely aware of the danger and is furious about what he calls "the lies" from Lord Mandelson and his own misjudgement in appointing Mandelson ambassador to the United States. Labour figures describe intense volatility and anger across the party with responsibility for the government's problems disputed. McSweeney accompanied Starmer through his leadership bid, opposition years, the Hartlepool setback, the 2024 landslide victory, and the transition into Downing Street. Starmer feels he has let people down and regards the error as profound.
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