Downing Street chief of staff Morgan McSweeney. Leon Neal via Getty ImagesMorgan McSweeney has resigned as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff as the Peter Mandelson scandal engulfs the government. The key No.10 aide said he was carrying the can for advising the prime minister to make the disgraced former peer the UK’s ambassador to Washington. “When asked, I advised the prime minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice. It has been the honour of my life to serve.”Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementStarmer said: “It’s been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years.

Source: Huffington Post February 08, 2026 14:44 UTC