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The inside story of how Starmer seized back control of Labour – but with a risk
As the long summer recess approached, the PM dramatically suspended four Labour MPs to reassert his authority. Political ...
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Cork native Morgan McSweeney, Starmer’s chief of staff, highest paid UK Government special adviser
K EIR STARMER’S CHIEF of staff, Cork native Morgan McSweeney, is the highest paid UK Government special adviser, new figures ...
Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is Government's highest paid special adviser, figures show
Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff is the highest paid Government special adviser, new figures have indicated. Morgan ...
Morgan McSweeney is paid less than rival Sue Gray was in same role
Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff takes home £15,000 a year more than his equivalent under Rishi Sunak, but less than his ...
How Keir Starmer’s crackdown on his own MPs could backfire – and even help Jeremy Corbyn
Starmer’s move shocked his MPs because he had taken a more conciliatory line immediately after the revolt over cuts to ...
Starmer's chief of staff is top paid special adviser
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff is the highest paid special adviser, government figures show. Morgan ...
Opinion
Don’t blame Morgan McSweeney – this welfare mess is Keir Starmer’s fault
The prime minister will survive the rebellion over benefits cuts, because he will cave in to his MPs’ demands on welfare – but from here on, things will only get worse for him, says John Rentoul ...
How Starmer Told His Cabinet To Stop Beating Themselves Up – Then Cracked The Whip On Rebel MPs
Some point the finger at Claire Reynolds, Downing Street’s political director, who encouraged the government whips to ...
Revolt On The Left? Starmer's Strategy In Question As Support Grows For Lib Dems And Greens
“The 12% who have switched to the Liberal Democrats or Green Party cite failure to reduce the cost of living and a perception ...