McSweeney's Exit Intensifies Mandelson-Epstein Scandal, Puts Starmer's Leadership at Risk

• Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer's chief of staff, resigned on February 8 amid scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
• McSweeney took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson despite his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
• New Jeffrey Epstein files revealed Mandelson's past interactions with Epstein, including sharing market-sensitive information.
• McSweeney's departure places Starmer's judgment under intense scrutiny, with critics questioning his leadership.
• Starmer, who recently apologized for "having believed Mandelson's lies," now faces potential leadership challenges within his party.