Why did Starmer ignore the evidence against Mandelson?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

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News, Society & Culture, Politics

4.7 • 908 Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2026

⏱️ 35 minutes

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The release of the Mandelson documents shows the degree to which his appointment was a huge risk. Why did the lawyerly, cautious Starmer overrule the warnings and press ahead despite all the consequences? • Please join the co-operative’s never ending debate: steveric14@icloud.com • Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on May 11th in the aftermath of the dramatic elections. • Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. • Subscribe to Patreon here for the main podcast a day early and ad free, plus bonus podcasts and exclusive live events. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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