Can Starmer survive the Mandelson saga?

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Can Starmer survive the Mandelson saga? How damaging has the Epstein scandal been for the wider institution of the monarchy, beyond just Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Mike Reader from Labour and Sir Ashley Fox from the Conservatives, the human rights barrister Dr Charlotte Proudman, plus the commentator and former Tory adviser Lauren McEvatt.

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Can Starmer survive the Mandelson saga?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show

More episodes from "Iain Dale - The Whole Show"

Do you accept Starmer's apology for appointing Mandelson?

Can Starmer survive the Mandelson saga?

What does the Mandelson and Epstein saga say about Starmer's judgement?

Whose responsibility is it to get Peter Mandelson out of Parliament for good?

Are claims that businesses such as Turkish barber shops are involved in organised crime racist?

Would you support Trump in launching military action against Iran?

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Are the departures of the likes of Jenrick and Braverman a blow or a benefit for the Conservatives?

Do you support the government’s decision to opt out of Trump’s new Board of Peace?

Is it time to stop taking Trump's threats so seriously?