Why did Starmer ignore the evidence against Mandelson?

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 . •

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Why did Starmer ignore the evidence against Mandelson? is an episode from Steve Richards presents the Rock N Roll Politics podcast by Podmasters.

This episode is 31:55 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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