Downing Street rowed in behind the under-fire chief of staff on Friday morning amid questions over his involvement in the appointment of Peter Mandelson

Sir Keir Starmer refuses to say whether he was aware of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before appointment

Sir Keir Starmer initially said he maintained confidence in Lord Mandelson – but has faced mounting pressure to sack the ambassador

Starmer’s chief of staff viewed Lord Mandelson as a mentor and hosted him at his family home in Scotland

PM’s top aide under scrutiny over reports he pushed hard for Labour grandee’s appointment as US ambassador

Downing Street rowed in behind the under-fire chief of staff on Friday morning amid questions over his involvement in the appointment of Peter Mandelson

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff under pressure after claims the PM was not shown emails from Lord Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein

Morgan McSweeney has shown poor political judgment by attempting to save the career of his long-time friend and ally

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the decision to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson