EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 27 MIN
Keir Starmer is safe - but for how long?
from Daily Politics from the New Statesman
For days and weeks Westminster has been quivering with anticipation at the prospect of yet another prime ministerial resignation and leadership election.But following the resignation of Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney in the wake of the Mandelson scandal, MPs appear to have closed ranks, rallying around Keir Starmer.So, no leadership election, at least for now. But are his supportive MPs shoring up the PM - or just biding their time?And can British politics ever break its addiction to psychodrama?LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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