Keir Starmer is under pressure ahead of Trump state visit (Image: Getty)
Keir Starmer reportedly erupted at his right-hand man Morgan McSweeney amid the scandal surrounding No10's handling of the Lord Peter Mandelson saga.
The Mail on Sunday reported that the Prime Minister exploded at his chief of staff by saying "you are supposed to protect me from things like this!". The newspaper suggested McSweeney hit back with "that's exactly what I was trying to do!".
Article continues belowADVERTISEMENT
Open your free account today!Interactive Brokers |
Learn More
Undo
DON'T MISS
Powered by
Green Party boss tears Keir Starmer apart over Peter Mandelson Jeffrey Epstein row
I was in the room for Peter Mandelson's glitzy welcome bash - one thing struck me
Keir Starmer 'incapable of leading UK' as Government hit by 'scandal and crisis'
Rachel Reeves 'Chancellor in name only' and Keir Starmer 'on the brink'
Top Tory makes major prediction about who Keir Starmer will be forced to sack next
Keir Starmer's days are numbered as Andy Burnham 'prepares huge leadership challenge'
TalkTV fans fume as Nigel Farage 'considering job under Keir Starmer'
'Today is the start of the fall of the Labour government!' blasts top Tory
King Charles makes major complaint before Trump visit - and it's embarrassing for Starmer
Good Morning Britain descends into chaos with furious Mandelson clash
Sky News chaos as Sophy Ridge pulled off air in No10 sound disaster: 'Call the gallery!'
Peter Mandelson 'called Jeffrey Epstein best pal' in birthday book
Keir Starmer's 39-word diatribe against Boris Johnson that's coming back to haunt him
Jeremy Kyle humiliates Keir Starmer on TalkTV with most brutal three-word jibe yet
Harry Potter Star Surprises Fans with New Look.The Noodle Box |
Read More
Undo
Labour minister claims Peter Mandelson was 'worth the risk' before Epstein scandal exposed
POLL: Should Keir Starmer resign over Mandelson scandal?
30 Job Fails So Epic They’ll Make Your DayBimBamBam |
Read More
Undo
‘Appalling judgement!' Ex-MI6 chief slams Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson scandal
Peter Mandelson sacked as US Ambassador in yet another major blow to Keir Starmer
Twins Sue The State Over $6M Ticket, What The Judge Decides Is UnbelievableBimBamBam |
Read More
Undo
Keir Starmer faces Labour civil war as furious MPs turn on him over Peter Mandelson
Starmer dealt crushing blow by GMB viewers as they slam 'circus' government
Rude Neighbors Learn Costly Lesson After Blocking Mechanic’s CarBimBamBam |
Read More
Green Party boss tears Keir Starmer apart over Peter Mandelson Jeffrey Epstein row
I was in the room for Peter Mandelson's glitzy welcome bash - one thing struck me
Disney Employees, Shares Secrets Disney Never Wanted You to KnowBimBamBam |
Read More
Keir Starmer 'incapable of leading UK' as Government hit by 'scandal and crisis'
Rachel Reeves 'Chancellor in name only' and Keir Starmer 'on the brink'
Top Tory makes major prediction about who Keir Starmer will be forced to sack next
Keir Starmer's days are numbered as Andy Burnham 'prepares huge leadership challenge'
TalkTV fans fume as Nigel Farage 'considering job under Keir Starmer'
'Today is the start of the fall of the Labour government!' blasts top Tory
King Charles makes major complaint before Trump visit - and it's embarrassing for Starmer
Good Morning Britain descends into chaos with furious Mandelson clash
Sky News chaos as Sophy Ridge pulled off air in No10 sound disaster: 'Call the gallery!'
Peter Mandelson 'called Jeffrey Epstein best pal' in birthday book
Keir Starmer's 39-word diatribe against Boris Johnson that's coming back to haunt him
Jeremy Kyle humiliates Keir Starmer on TalkTV with most brutal three-word jibe yet
Labour minister claims Peter Mandelson was 'worth the risk' before Epstein scandal exposed
POLL: Should Keir Starmer resign over Mandelson scandal?
‘Appalling judgement!' Ex-MI6 chief slams Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson scandal
Peter Mandelson sacked as US Ambassador in yet another major blow to Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer faces Labour civil war as furious MPs turn on him over Peter Mandelson
Starmer dealt crushing blow by GMB viewers as they slam 'circus' government
Green Party boss tears Keir Starmer apart over Peter Mandelson Jeffrey Epstein row
I was in the room for Peter Mandelson's glitzy welcome bash - one thing struck me
Keir Starmer 'incapable of leading UK' as Government hit by 'scandal and crisis'
Rachel Reeves 'Chancellor in name only' and Keir Starmer 'on the brink'
Top Tory makes major prediction about who Keir Starmer will be forced to sack next
Keir Starmer's days are numbered as Andy Burnham 'prepares huge leadership challenge'
TalkTV fans fume as Nigel Farage 'considering job under Keir Starmer'
No 10 initially denied the encounter had taken place as described and tried to deny Mr McSweeney was in the country at the time, before allegedly backtracking.
READ MORE: Peter Mandelson set for six-figure golden handshake after Epstein scandal
Lord Mandelson was sacked as the UK’s representative in Washington on Thursday after emails were published showing Lord Mandelson sent supportive messages even as Epstein faced jail for sex offences.
The emails brought to light “new information” and showed “the depth and extent” of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein was “materially different from that known at the time of his appointment”, Downing Street and the Foreign Office said when his withdrawal from the post was announced.
Sponsored
Learn More
This is the Best tool of trimming nails
Undo
Ahead of his appointment, the Prime Minister was given a file about Lord Mandelson’s links to Epstein by the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics Team and prepared three questions based on it, the PA news agency understands.
Lord Mandelson was asked why he continued contact with Epstein after he was convicted, why he was reported to have stayed in one of the paedophile financier’s homes while he was in prison and whether he was associated with a charity founded by Ghislaine Maxwell that Epstein had backed.
DON'T MISS
Powered by
Green Party boss tears Keir Starmer apart over Peter Mandelson Jeffrey Epstein row
I was in the room for Peter Mandelson's glitzy welcome bash - one thing struck me
Keir Starmer 'incapable of leading UK' as Government hit by 'scandal and crisis'
Rachel Reeves 'Chancellor in name only' and Keir Starmer 'on the brink'
Top Tory makes major prediction about who Keir Starmer will be forced to sack next
Keir Starmer's days are numbered as Andy Burnham 'prepares huge leadership challenge'
TalkTV fans fume as Nigel Farage 'considering job under Keir Starmer'
'Today is the start of the fall of the Labour government!' blasts top Tory
King Charles makes major complaint before Trump visit - and it's embarrassing for Starmer
Good Morning Britain descends into chaos with furious Mandelson clash
Sky News chaos as Sophy Ridge pulled off air in No10 sound disaster: 'Call the gallery!'
Peter Mandelson 'called Jeffrey Epstein best pal' in birthday book
Keir Starmer's 39-word diatribe against Boris Johnson that's coming back to haunt him
Jeremy Kyle humiliates Keir Starmer on TalkTV with most brutal three-word jibe yet
Dementia Has Been Linked To A Comm on Food - Do You Eat It?CG |
Learn More
Undo
Labour minister claims Peter Mandelson was 'worth the risk' before Epstein scandal exposed
POLL: Should Keir Starmer resign over Mandelson scandal?
Do This Once Every Morning For Clearer ThinkingCG |
Learn More
Undo
‘Appalling judgement!' Ex-MI6 chief slams Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson scandal
Peter Mandelson sacked as US Ambassador in yet another major blow to Keir Starmer
Rude Neighbors Learn Costly Lesson After Blocking Mechanic’s CarBimBamBam |
Read More
Undo
Keir Starmer faces Labour civil war as furious MPs turn on him over Peter Mandelson
Starmer dealt crushing blow by GMB viewers as they slam 'circus' government
Never Throw Out Egg Water—This Clever Trick Will Surprise YouBimBamBam |
Read More
Undo
Green Party boss tears Keir Starmer apart over Peter Mandelson Jeffrey Epstein row
I was in the room for Peter Mandelson's glitzy welcome bash - one thing struck me
Harry Potter Star Surprises Fans with New Look.The Noodle Box |
Read More
Undo
Keir Starmer 'incapable of leading UK' as Government hit by 'scandal and crisis'
Rachel Reeves 'Chancellor in name only' and Keir Starmer 'on the brink'
Sign up for your free account today!Interactive Brokers |
Learn More
Undo
Top Tory makes major prediction about who Keir Starmer will be forced to sack next
Keir Starmer's days are numbered as Andy Burnham 'prepares huge leadership challenge'
Open your free account today!Interactive Brokers |
Learn More
Undo
TalkTV fans fume as Nigel Farage 'considering job under Keir Starmer'
'Today is the start of the fall of the Labour government!' blasts top Tory
Doctor Says, "If You Have Uneven Skin or Blotchy Patches, Do This Immediate...Gundry MD |
Learn More
Undo
King Charles makes major complaint before Trump visit - and it's embarrassing for Starmer
Good Morning Britain descends into chaos with furious Mandelson clash
MD Reveals: Fighting Dark Spots After 60 Comes Down To This One ThingGundry MD |
Learn More
Undo
Sky News chaos as Sophy Ridge pulled off air in No10 sound disaster: 'Call the gallery!'
Peter Mandelson 'called Jeffrey Epstein best pal' in birthday book
Celebrity Tattoos With A Story To TellBimBamBam |
Read More
Undo
Keir Starmer's 39-word diatribe against Boris Johnson that's coming back to haunt him
Jeremy Kyle humiliates Keir Starmer on TalkTV with most brutal three-word jibe yet
Labour minister claims Peter Mandelson was 'worth the risk' before Epstein scandal exposed
POLL: Should Keir Starmer resign over Mandelson scandal?
‘Appalling judgement!' Ex-MI6 chief slams Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson scandal
Peter Mandelson sacked as US Ambassador in yet another major blow to Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer faces Labour civil war as furious MPs turn on him over Peter Mandelson
Starmer dealt crushing blow by GMB viewers as they slam 'circus' government
Green Party boss tears Keir Starmer apart over Peter Mandelson Jeffrey Epstein row
I was in the room for Peter Mandelson's glitzy welcome bash - one thing struck me
Keir Starmer 'incapable of leading UK' as Government hit by 'scandal and crisis'
Rachel Reeves 'Chancellor in name only' and Keir Starmer 'on the brink'
Top Tory makes major prediction about who Keir Starmer will be forced to sack next
Keir Starmer's days are numbered as Andy Burnham 'prepares huge leadership challenge'
TalkTV fans fume as Nigel Farage 'considering job under Keir Starmer'
You Won’t Believe What Stores Used To Get...BimBamBam
Undo
Sponsored LinksSponsored Links
Harry Potter Star Surprises Fans with New Look.The Noodle Box
Undo
Sponsored LinksSponsored Links
Surgeon Explains, "If You Have Dark Spots, Do...Gundry MD
Undo
Sponsored LinksSponsored Links
Doctor Says, "If You Have Uneven Skin or Blotc...Gundry MD
Undo
Sponsored LinksSponsored Links
The BBC reported it understands Lord Mandelson believes he was truthful about his association with Epstein and that he told No 10 he had not stayed at his apartment while he was in prison in 2009.
But No 10 sources said Lord Mandelson was “economical with the truth” in his answers to the three questions.
Another vetting process carried out by the Foreign Office followed.
Read next
SUBSCRIBEInvalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy