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The Mandelson scandal exposes Starmer’s greatest flaw | with Gabriel Pogrund
Mar 13, 2026
· 14m
<p>Today we are delighted to be joined by the <em>Sunday Times</em>’ Gabriel Pogrund, whose book – <em>Get In, </em>which details Starmer’s rise to power – is out now in paperback with new revelations on the Peter Mandelson vetting process. It turns out that Keir Starmer did not even speak with his prospective US ambassador before offering him the biggest diplomatic position in Starmer's government. The whole scandal has exposed the prime minister’s startling lack of curiosity and a detachment from …
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