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Morgan McSweeney quits in HUGE new blow for Keir Starmer

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Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has resigned over the Lord Peter Mandalson scandal.

The Prime Minister’s right-hand man said the decision to appoint the peer as US ambassador was "wrong" and he takes "full responsibility" for advising the Prime Minister to do so.

In a statement, Mr McSweeney said: "After careful reflection, I have decided to resign from the Government.

The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party, our country and trust in politics itself.

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