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Starmer Claims Majority Back Him, Remains PM

4/26/2026

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Starmer Stays

Sir Keir Starmer said the vast majority of Labour MPs back him and want him to remain prime minister.
Leadership speculation has not unseated Keir Starmer, who remains prime minister after appointing Lord Mandelson as U.S. ambassador.
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp urged the prime minister to resign.
Chief secretary Darren Jones said the government has nothing to hide and decried issue's prominence.

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Starmer Stays

Security officials recommended denying Peter Mandelson a security clearance, a warning Labour leader Keir Starmer says he never received.
Keir Starmer announced he will remain Labour leader and contest the next general election despite the Mandelson controversy.
Conservatives urged a Commons privileges committee probe, accusing Starmer of misleading Parliament over the appointment.
Labour chief secretary Darren Jones defended Starmer, saying no wrongdoing proved and calling it regrettable.

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Starmer Stays

Sir Keir Starmer said the vast majority of Labour MPs back him and want him to remain prime minister.
Leadership speculation has not unseated Keir Starmer, who remains prime minister after appointing Lord Mandelson as U.S. ambassador.
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp urged the prime minister to resign.
Chief secretary Darren Jones said the government has nothing to hide and decried issue's prominence.

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