Leaked messages show Mandelson advised Starmer to consult former Tory PM John Major
By
Willem Moore
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article discusses leaked messages revealing that Peter Mandelson, a key figure in New Labour, advised Labour leader Keir Starmer to seek counsel from former Conservative Prime Minister John Major. This revelation is framed as ironic given Mandelson's history of disputing accusations that New Labour were 'red Tories.' The correspondence was released as part of a tranche of emails related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the article takes a critical, sarcastic tone toward Mandelson and Starmer's political alignment.
Key quotes
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Mandelson, w e've heard this Tory before
Mandelson was bosom buddies
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