Episode
The Peter Mandelson debacle: Should Starmer go?
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- James O'Brien Daily
- Published
- Apr 17, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3510
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Summary
The Foreign Office's most senior civil servant has been effectively sacked by the Prime Minister, who claims the office failed to inform him that Peter Mandleson had failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador. Does is even matter whether Starmer knew or not - and should he go? This episode was recorded on the 17th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.