# Starmer/Mandelson - Does the plot ever really change?

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Published: 2026-04-21T03:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/rock-roll-politics-with-steve-richards/episodes/starmermandelson-does-the-plot-ever-really-change
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## Resource

Did Starmer deliberately mislead parliament? No. Did Starmer make a terrible misjudgement in appointing Mandelson with a casual detachment? Yes. This was the plot of the first episode of this dark saga. It is also the plot of the latest eruption in the long running series, with many episodes to come. To join in the never-ending debate in the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative, email steveric14@icloud.com The next Rock & Roll Politics live show will be at the Cambridge Literary Festival this Saturday, April 25th . And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special at Kings Place in London on Monday May 11th here . Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free.  Written and presented by Steve Richards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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