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Morgan McSweeney’s resignation as the chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain on Sunday accelerated a fast-moving scandal that now threatens to imperil the prime minister’s leadership of the first Labour government in 14 years.
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Morgan McSweeney's resignation accelerated a scandal threatening Prime Minister Starmer's leadership.
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{
    "date": "February 9, 2026",
    "event": "Resignation",
    "person": "Morgan McSweeney",
    "duration": "14 years",
    "position": "Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer",
    "organization": "Labour government"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 2:41 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 2:41 PM (6 months ago)

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Starmer Pressured to Resign Over Ambassador’s Ties to Epstein
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https://nytimes.com/live/2026/02/09/world/uk-starmer-resign-epstein-mandelson

Keir Starmer faces pressure to resign after the leader of the Scottish Labour party called for his departure due to Peter Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Senior cabinet members rallied to support Starmer, while financial markets reacted to the political uncertainty. The scandal has led to resignations and concerns about the Labour government's stability.

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