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Leaked WhatsApp messages from former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson are sparking political firestorms, revealing candid criticisms of Keir Starmer’s leadership — calling him lacking in “verve,” too yielding under pressure, and even suggesting he should adopt a more “Trumpian” style. Mandelson also claimed Number 10 was failing to project strong leadership, blamed Gordon Brown for destabilizing efforts via Angela Rayner, and dismissed Wes Streeting’s Gaza concerns as “pathetic” and symptomatic of a “mid-life crisis.” These revelations come amid a turbulent period for the government, including a backtracked welfare cuts vote and concerns over economic policy, fueling debate about whether Starmer’s leadership can withstand internal and public scrutiny.

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