The release of the Mandelson files, war in the Middle East, and a new cost-of-living crisis are all creating turmoil for the prime minister, but oddly, could they be helping him?
The fallout from the initial details of Peter Mandelson’s exit from Washington has already revealed tensions between Sir Keir Starmer and some advisors. With many more emails, messages, and WhatsApps expected, this might be just the start.
However, Sam and Anne consider how a lack of clear successors could actually strengthen the PM’s position.
Meanwhile, as the Iran war continues to intensify in the Middle East, driving oil prices up, Sam learns from government sources that contingency planning is already in progress to mitigate the impact if energy bills rise.












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