Episode Details

A bombshell from Washington DC has exploded right in the middle of the UK government, dragging PM Keir Starmer and his team into a political maelstrom. The appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the US is now the focus of a firestorm (and a police investigation), after allegations relating to Jeffrey Epstein, that were so toxic, even the Cops have asked Parliament to keep some evidence under wraps.

Conservative Alex Burghart (Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster), questions whether Keir Starmer's judgement is worth anything, and former Labour advisor Luke Sullivan, says Keir Starmer is under pressure after one of the most extraordinary days in British politics.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices