British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing increasing scrutiny as tensions rise within his own party. The controversy stems from the Epstein files that have thrust into the spotlight his former pick for US ambassador, Peter Mandelson, who resigned in September last year over leaked emails linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and now faces a criminal investigation, which he denies. Starmer’s judgment is under the microscope, with consequences brought by his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, who resigned, taking responsibility for the appointment. France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Denis MacShane, former Europe Secretary under Tony Blair, to discuss the implications for Starmer and the wider political scene.



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