Following Morgan McSweeney's resignation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed two acting chiefs of staff. This article profiles the five key figures now vying for influence in the reshaped Downing Street operation.
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Morgan McSweeney, credited with Labour's election win, resigns over the Peter Mandelson scandal. Explore his rise from Lambeth Council to the heart of power and his dramatic fall.
Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, resigned over the Peter Mandelson appointment. He masterminded Labour's 2024 comeback but faced criticism for toxic culture and poor judgment in government.
Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer's top adviser and Downing Street Chief of Staff, has resigned over the controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.
Morgan McSweeney, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, has resigned amid controversy over Peter Mandelson's US ambassadorship nomination and Epstein links.
Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, taking responsibility for advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador amid Epstein scandal fallout.
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Morgan McSweeney, the architect of Keir Starmer's election victory, has resigned as chief of staff following a bitter internal row over alleged plots and Downing Street operations.
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Internal Liberal Party concessions aimed at reuniting the coalition may have inadvertently driven MPs to support Peter Taylor's camp ahead of an expected leadership spill.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden calls for Labour unity behind Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Epstein files controversy escalates, warning against leadership chaos.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says responsibility for Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment lies with PM Keir Starmer, not chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
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Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says responsibility for Peter Mandelson's controversial US ambassador appointment lies with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, not his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
Portugal's presidential runoff election sees centre-left candidate António José Seguro heavily favoured to defeat far-right populist André Ventura, testing support for Chega party's anti-immigrant politics.
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