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Mx Jay BakeronMastodon14h ago
Peter Mandelson - the man who proudly admitted that he woke up every day thinking of ways to undermine Jeremy Corbyn - is a part of the Blairite core of the Labour party that hand-picked Keir Starmer as an heir to Blair and purged leftists from the party. This "scandal" is what and who they are as a party, and Starmer's successor will be part of the Mandelson gang whether they portray themselves as that or not. Mandelson isn't just some scandal; he is Labour. And Labour are Mandelson.
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Analysis Summary
Keir Starmer did appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite undisclosed prior security clearance rejections—a real embarrassment confirmed across outlets including Guardian and NYT. The post conflates this specific vetting failure with a broader claim about Mandelson's ideological stranglehold on Labour, treating a personnel misstep as proof of systemic control. Missing: Starmer himself expressed fury at being kept in the dark, suggesting he wasn't protecting Mandelson—and Labour's next leader selection will depend on party voting rules and electoral dynamics, not Mandelson's personal preference.
Claims Analysis (4)
“Peter Mandelson admitted he woke up every day thinking of ways to undermine Jeremy Corbyn”
No source found confirming this specific quote or admission from Mandelson.
“Mandelson is part of the Blairite core that hand-picked Keir Starmer and purged leftists”
Mandelson has been influential in Labour's centrist faction; Starmer's appointment reflected party establishment backing. 'Purge' is editorial characterization.
“There is a 'scandal' involving Mandelson and Starmer”
Multiple outlets (Guardian, NYT, Daily Mail, Express) confirm Mandelson vetting failure and Starmer's response.
“Starmer appointed Mandelson as US ambassador despite vetting issues”
Confirmed across multiple sources; Starmer was not informed of prior security clearance rejections.
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