There’s one argument Starmer could make to save his skin – but he won’t dare do it
- Posted on February 6, 2026
- By The Guardian
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There’s one argument Starmer could make to save his skin – but he won’t dare do it

It’s right to focus on what the PM knew about Peter Mandelson, but many pointing the finger also knew and chose to ignore it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland