‘It’s Over For Keir Starmer’ – Andrew Marr Says PM Could Quit In Days

‘It’s Over For Keir Starmer’ – Andrew Marr Says PM Could Quit In Days

Veteran broadcaster Andrew Marr has warned that Keir Starmer’s premiership may be measured in days, not weeks, as the fallout from the Peter Mandelson–Jeffrey Epstein scandal tears through the Labour leadership.

Speaking on LBC, the former BBC political editor said Starmer’s position had become untenable following the resignation of his most powerful ally, Downing Street Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney — a departure Marr described as the Prime Minister’s “right hand being severed”.

“I think it’s over for Keir Starmer,” Marr said. “I would not be surprised to see him resign quite quickly now. If he decides to dig in, it’s going to be an utterly miserable experience for him. There has to be a way out.”

Starmer’s authority collapsed last week after he admitted he knew of Lord Mandelson’s continued contact with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein when appointing him UK ambassador to Washington. The revelation triggered fury across the Commons and within Labour’s own ranks, with mounting allegations that Mandelson may have shared sensitive information later linked to Russian intelligence networks.

McSweeney, widely credited as the architect of Labour’s 2024 election victory, resigned after accepting “full responsibility” for advising Starmer to make the appointment. His exit has only intensified calls for the Prime Minister to follow him out the door.

One Labour MP described Starmer as “a dead man walking”, while long-time critic Brian Leishman urged him to resign “for the good of the country”. Marr was even more brutal, saying Starmer was “never remotely a good enough politician for the job”.

With Labour MPs openly plotting, Starmer is expected to address colleagues this week as speculation grows over a leadership contest featuring Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting — if the Prime Minister does not quit first.

Key Takeaways

• Andrew Marr says Starmer could resign within days

• McSweeney’s exit has shattered Labour’s internal control

• Mandelson–Epstein scandal now threatens Starmer’s survival

Source: Daily Express