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Mandelson Dismisses Farage’s Prime Ministerial Aspirations

5/13/2025

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Lord Mandelson dismissed Nigel Farage's potential impact on Labour and Conservatives, asserting he doesn't foresee Farage as a future prime minister. He drew parallels between Sir Keir Starmer's government and New Labour's triumphant 1997 era, reminiscing how initial enthusiasm swiftly dwindled after facing by-election setbacks just a year later.

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Lord Mandelson dismissed Nigel Farage's potential impact on Labour and Conservatives, asserting he doesn't foresee Farage as a future prime minister. He drew parallels between Sir Keir Starmer's government and New Labour's triumphant 1997 era, reminiscing how initial enthusiasm swiftly dwindled after facing by-election setbacks just a year later.