The Prime Minister's former chief of staff is understood to be once again offering advice to Sir Keir, despite exiting Downing Street in February over his role in appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Keir Starmer’s grip on power appears more perilous after Andy Burnham unveiled a dramatic route back to Parliament and Wes Streeting quit the government

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIt has been reported that Sir Keir Starmer…