Morgan McSweeney returns as adviser to Keir Starmer amid leadership crisis
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Caroline Wheeler
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Summary
Morgan McSweeney, who resigned as No 10 chief of staff four months ago over the Mandelson scandal, has returned to advising Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a period of political crisis. Multiple government and Whitehall sources confirm McSweeney is helping Starmer navigate a potential leadership challenge, wargaming scenarios and remaining available around the clock. One minister noted McSweeney has "never really gone away."
Key quotes
· 3 pulledHe has been on the end of the phone 24/7
He has been wargaming a leadership contest and believes Keir still has a chance if there are three or more [challengers] in the contest
He has never really gone away
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