# ![@BethRigby Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::19902709.png) @BethRigby Beth Rigby

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### Top Social Posts
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"One MP messages me to tell me PM "has gone for it and smashed it" Says he "was honest and a bit raw" but adds lots of MPs "desperately want him to succeed""  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020939795640484201)  2026-02-09T19:16Z 474.9K followers, 172.5K engagements


"BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney has resigned from govt This is his statement After careful reflection I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party our country and trust in politics itself. When asked I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life responsibility must be owned when it matters most not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances the only honourable course is to step aside. This has not been an easy decision. Much has been written"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020501536502075412)  2026-02-08T14:14Z 474.9K followers, 1.3M engagements


"EXCLUSIVE: Spoken to Wes Streeting for Electoral Dysfunction podcast in past hour. Acknowledges atmosphere "febrile" but tells me "Keir Starmer doesn't need to resign" "It has not been the best week for the government" "Give Keir a chance""  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020876144992477510)  2026-02-09T15:03Z 474.9K followers, 409.5K engagements


"PM: "I will never walk away from the mandate I was given to change this country""  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021233529095405971)  2026-02-10T14:43Z 474.9K followers, 153K engagements


"Teenagers smart phones and social media. You know me best as Sky News's political editor but I am also a mum to two teenagers aged [--] and [--]. They were babies born into the age of the iPad the smartphone and social media and have grown up in what I call the digital Wild West. From the iPads when they were younger to the smartphones at secondary school raising children against the backdrop of the explosion of social media gaming platforms and artificial intelligence has been like trying to navigate a new frontier without a playbook. It has been a constant battle to balance the benefits of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021854133280547065)  2026-02-12T07:49Z 474.9K followers, 98K engagements


"ANALYSIS: Think about China & UK as an estranged couple meeting up again: youre not going to jump back into bed after frosty few years but PMs got to 1st base with a reset small wins & the promise to deepen ties. The challenge is to make it count back home where hes losing The Prime Minister is currently on a whistle-stop trip around Asia but did the UK benefit from his visit to China Sky's @BethRigby gives her analysis of Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with Xi Jinping. 🔗 https://t.co/9izUqNYrJc https://t.co/e9giL2tPhM The Prime Minister is currently on a whistle-stop trip around Asia but did"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2017637877824565267)  2026-01-31T16:35Z 474.8K followers, 175.5K engagements


"UPDATE: Its been pointed out to me that because they went thru lobby the votes recorded. The record on HoC vote here. So Jenrick and Braverman voted WITH Labour to lift the two child benefit cap 🫣 👀🚨Meanwhile while Mandelson scandal is galloping along I hear that Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman ended up WITH LABOUR MPs in the AYE lobby on lifting two child benefit cap. A source tells me they got on their phones trying to get instructions from Farage as to 👀🚨Meanwhile while Mandelson scandal is galloping along I hear that Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman ended up WITH LABOUR MPs in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2018807803260088559)  2026-02-03T22:04Z 474.8K followers, 565.9K engagements


"PM just gave a speech to this room and was applauded for it as he directly said Im sorry to victims of Epstein for believing Mandelsons lies and appointing him. He was angry and clearly knows the predicament hes in. That was a survival speech and seemed to me an appeal to his party as he made the case to stay in post. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019370481841762666 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019370481841762666"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019370481841762666)  2026-02-05T11:20Z 474.9K followers, 729.7K engagements


"Starmer will attempt next week to enact advice the likes of @HarrietHarman & Brown. No [--] source says 'PM recognises the need for government to address the issues highlighted by the Mandelson revelations' & that work began last week on this: PM's instructed officials to move at pace to deliver change. He hopes to update the country as early as tmrw' https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020546402015715359 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020546402015715359"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020546402015715359)  2026-02-08T17:12Z 474.9K followers, 391.3K engagements


"These WhatsApps are from June [--] [----]. Peter M: Well done on BBC very good x Peter M: Are you planning visit to US this year Wes Streeting: Hope so X Peter M: Need to plan. Lots of tech companies and people to talk to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020945265222647838)  2026-02-09T19:37Z 474.9K followers, 652.4K engagements


"Should the govt follow Australia and introduce under-16s social media ban @leicesterliz came to a school with us to talk to teens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021846831244730443)  2026-02-12T07:20Z 474.9K followers, 65K engagements


"SOCIAL MEDIA: The experience of raising children in the age of social media and smartphones is anxiety-inducing time-consuming and at times conflict-creating. Like the Wild West frontier of the 19th century this technological frontier of the 21st century is rapidly expanding lawless and lacking in institutional regulation. Many parents and politicians have had enough and are asking for an outright ban. As a mum of two teenagers myself I can completely sympathise with the parents now screaming at the politicians to turn if off and stop under-16s using social media. There seems to be consensus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021856051075694995)  2026-02-12T07:57Z 474.9K followers, 18.5K engagements


"WATCH: Now a global conversation. should under 16s be off social media Many parents politicians & campaigners say yes others disagree Here @leicesterliz asks under 15s what they think & talks us thru options By @IzzyLosseff @tsueyek & Finn Lehane https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YwNQ7dSF2ao https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YwNQ7dSF2ao"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021910827486388469)  2026-02-12T11:34Z 474.9K followers, 36.5K engagements


"👀🚨Meanwhile while Mandelson scandal is galloping along I hear that Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman ended up WITH LABOUR MPs in the AYE lobby on lifting two child benefit cap. A source tells me they got on their phones trying to get instructions from Farage as to whether they should be there or not They tried to leave at one point but got trapped as the doors were locked Reform source confirms this happened & says it was a genuine mistake & neither MP registered a vote. All other Reform MPs voted against. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018770720294404329"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2018770720294404329)  2026-02-03T19:37Z 474.8K followers, 1.7M engagements


"This is the nub of it for the PM. He confirms here that he DID know of Mandelson's ongoing friendship with Epstein. Badenoch: Can the Prime Minister tell us did the official security vetting he received mention Mandelson's ongoing relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein Starmer: Yes it did. As a result as a result various questions were put to him. Badenoch says this is shocking. PM's defence is he was misled on the depth of that friendship that Mandelson misrepresented his relationship and he lied throughout the process. He tells MPs they will see the full documentation & see for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019026899830206470)  2026-02-04T12:34Z 474.8K followers, 880.8K engagements


"After Starmers near political death this week we talk about the culture change hes promising to bring into his govt after meeting the womens PLP Tackling misogyny should be sixth mission of Sir Keir Starmer's government Harriet Harman says https://t.co/yvcNz4Lyqf Tackling misogyny should be sixth mission of Sir Keir Starmer's government Harriet Harman says https://t.co/yvcNz4Lyqf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2022245623228158134)  2026-02-13T09:45Z 474.9K followers, 36.2K engagements


"ANALYSIS: I've only ever met a robust Angela Rayner in an interview but today she was visibly upset as she came out fighting for her political career but probably knowing her future is now out of her control https://news.sky.com/story/angela-rayner-came-out-fighting-in-our-interview-but-her-future-is-now-out-of-her-control-13424380 https://news.sky.com/story/angela-rayner-came-out-fighting-in-our-interview-but-her-future-is-now-out-of-her-control-13424380"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/1963284634566791411)  2025-09-03T16:55Z 474.7K followers, 381.5K engagements


"Trump on truth social says hes going to impose tariffs of 10% on UK and other European countries from Feb [--] increasing in June unless deal reached for his total purchase of Greenland. No response from govt yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2012568130476822593)  2026-01-17T16:50Z 474.7K followers, 124.1K engagements


"ANALYSIS: Done a lot of PM trips. This one Ill remember as particularly significant as PM secures an important reset between UK & China. Hell return to London buoyed & with some wins But of course it comes with risk. My take on a fascinating trip https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-hails-china-reset-a-success-but-not-everyone-is-convinced-13501085 https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-hails-china-reset-a-success-but-not-everyone-is-convinced-13501085"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2017627556737077701)  2026-01-31T15:54Z 474.7K followers, 104.5K engagements


"Investigation launched into alleged misconduct in public office Statement from Commander Ella Marriott of the Metropolitan Police: Following the further release of millions of court documents in relation to Jeffrey Epstein by the US Department of Justice the Met received a number of reports into alleged misconduct in public office including a referral from the UK Government. I can confirm that the Metropolitan Police has now launched an investigation into a 72-year-old man a former Government Minister for misconduct in public office offences. The Met will continue to assess all relevant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2018758648588120071)  2026-02-03T18:49Z 474.7K followers, 23.7K engagements


"Labour source texts: Not our fault they dont understand procedure and cant organise a group of *checks notes* [--] MPs UPDATE: Its been pointed out to me that because they went thru lobby the votes recorded. The record on HoC vote here. So Jenrick and Braverman voted WITH Labour to lift the two child benefit cap 🫣 https://t.co/R9p9DLYKXS UPDATE: Its been pointed out to me that because they went thru lobby the votes recorded. The record on HoC vote here. So Jenrick and Braverman voted WITH Labour to lift the two child benefit cap 🫣 https://t.co/R9p9DLYKXS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2018812866858795410)  2026-02-03T22:24Z 474.7K followers, 112.7K engagements


"Streeting excoriating on Mandelson: We have seen evidence in black and white of a betrayal of two PMs of our national interest of Epsteins victims not believed and our values which why Lab MPs feel particularly let down For Brown there is the contempt Mandelson displayed the former PM in his messages to Epstein - finally got him to go which is clearly deeply upsetting. There is more importantly the criminal investigation into Mandelson into what is shaping up into becoming the biggest scandal of this century after emails allegedly revealed he sent market sensitive information to Epstein. As"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2018982570025758867)  2026-02-04T09:38Z 474.7K followers, 43.6K engagements


"Starmer defends McSweeney his chief of staff at PMQs: "Morgan McSweeney is an essential part of my team. He helped me change the Labour Party & win the election. Of course I have confidence in him""  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019022609065615411)  2026-02-04T12:17Z 474.7K followers, 63.4K engagements


"This is very difficult for Starmer. Trying to get on front foot removing Mandelson from the privy council strong words denouncing Mandelson for 'betraying sir country our parliament our party' BUT Badenoch keeps circling back to the point that so angered MPs back in Sept. Why was Mandelson appointed IF his friendship with Epstein post his prosecution was known to PM. That more awkward for PM. Repeats that he did not know the depth of friendship at time of appointment https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019022852880498759 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019022852880498759"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019022852880498759)  2026-02-04T12:18Z 474.6K followers, 197.2K engagements


"On this. A Conservative spokesman says: The PM has just admitted that the official security vetting highlighted Mandelsons ongoing relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein but he went ahead and appointed him anyway. This is the first time the PM has admitted this and it raises very serious questions over Keir Starmers shocking judgement. The PM is now trying to orchestrate a cover up by having his own government mark his homework. All MPs must now support the Conservatives humble address so that we reveal the full extent of this scandal and the shocking failure of Keir Starmer and his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019027249266061397)  2026-02-04T12:36Z 474.1K followers, 52.2K engagements


"From messages Im getting the mood on Lab benches darkening after having it in black & white that PM knew of Mandelsons ongoing relationship with Epstein as part of official vetting. Big Qs on PM judgement. I imagine No [--] will want to get these vetting documents out quickly This is the nub of it for the PM. He confirms here that he DID know of Mandelson's ongoing friendship with Epstein. Badenoch: Can the Prime Minister tell us did the official security vetting he received mention Mandelson's ongoing relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey This is the nub of it for the PM. He confirms here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019036670264528980)  2026-02-04T13:13Z 475K followers, 39K engagements


"🚨BREAKING: Angela Rayner has intervened to ask that the Intelligence & Security Committee has oversight of the release of docs This is very significant. It suggests govt amendment as tabled today not adequate/sufficient as it stands & thinks ISC oversight important for transparency/public confidence. That's a massive blow for govt & reveals depth of unhappiness on benches. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019037461653950865 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019037461653950865"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019037461653950865)  2026-02-04T13:16Z 474.9K followers, 227.8K engagements


"This is the exchange RAYNER: Give the public discourse and the sickening behaviour of Peter Mandelson and the importance of transparency in [----] I proposed a humble address seeking information about PPE which the party opposite was listed and my honourable friend the member for Hackney South mentioned just before should we not have the ISC not have the same role now in keeping public confidence in the process NTS: I pick up this point Mr. Speaker because I know a number of honourable and right honourable members have raised this. I think in the first instance let me say that this process now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019038179874025515)  2026-02-04T13:19Z 474.1K followers, 52.4K engagements


"UPDATE: Govt made a manuscript amendment to its' amendment confirming what it said from front bench - ISC will have material deemed sensitive to national security or international relations that MPs didn't trust govt with this & demanding independent oversight says a lot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019076056494354795)  2026-02-04T15:50Z 474.7K followers, 53.3K engagements


"As govt wraps up the debate the Met's request to No [--] NOT to release specific documents to avoid prejudicing any criminal inquiry into Mandelson means that Downing Street won't able to release docs that the show what PM said earlier in the House regarding the extent he was misled by Mandelson over his relationship with Mandelson. That another blow for Starmer. This is what No [--] source put out in last [--] mins: Before Peter Mandelson was appointed there had been reports that linked him with Jeffrey Epstein including after he was first convicted. This was looked into as part of the appointment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019119349660021007)  2026-02-04T18:42Z 474.7K followers, 39.2K engagements


"Chris Ward just said in the House that the material will not be released today following the Met's statement this evening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019123681616683119)  2026-02-04T18:59Z 474.7K followers, 30K engagements


"Sentiment in HoC is I'm told by MPs messaging me febrile tonite. Many feel compromised incl ministers I've spoken to. That MPs led by Rayner forced No [--] to give Mandelson files to ISC to determine what gets published is testimony of the deterioration btwn No [--] & parly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019127740121923849)  2026-02-04T19:15Z 474.6K followers, 114.6K engagements


"ANALYSIS: An extremely difficult day for the PM - He admitted in #PMQs knew of the ongoing friendship between Mandelson & Epstein after his conviction via the vetting process & still appointed him. Qs over judgement laid out in black & white - He's been forced by his MPs led by Rayner to let the ISC determine the release of Mandelson files. His own MPs wanting independent oversight - Met dealt another hammer blow to No [--] blocking the released of info that PM thinks would prove his case that he was badly misled by Mandelson - MPs febrile. Many feel compromised including some ministers I've"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019131802347352288)  2026-02-04T19:31Z 474.6K followers, 52K engagements


"By my reckoning this day will be remembered as perhaps the most difficult days of Keir Starmers premiership yet with even close allies telling me there are not sure where it will end. His admission in Prime Ministers Questions that the knew of the ongoing friendship between Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein hardened the sentiment of many a Labour MP who was willing to give the PM the benefit of the doubt and support the governments amendment on the humble address. Insiders tell me that changed when the PM told the house that security vetting had confirmed the continued friendship between"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019177173542666530)  2026-02-04T22:32Z 474.8K followers, 115.1K engagements


"ANALYSIS: It was undoubtedly the toughest day of Starmers premiership yet as even some of the PMs allies admitted they are unsure if he can ride this out. https://news.sky.com/story/beth-rigby-even-starmers-allies-are-unsure-about-his-future-13503409 https://news.sky.com/story/beth-rigby-even-starmers-allies-are-unsure-about-his-future-13503409"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019304516722794892)  2026-02-05T06:58Z 474K followers, 39.8K engagements


"PM addressing the Mandelson scandal directly. He says he entered politics to serve and try to do good & then goes into attack on Mandelson. Says he knew not the depth or darkness of that relationship. PM seems angry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019368545356759530)  2026-02-05T11:12Z 474.9K followers, 91K engagements


"PM is now expanding on what he said in PMQs. Says Mandelson was asked about gifts/the relationship. He says Mandelson lied and portrayed Epstein was someone he barely knew. Makes clear he wanted to release the docs but police asked him not to. PM says hes frustrated by this but wont do anything to jeopardise investigation. He apologies to the victims for appointing Mandelson. Im sorry https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019369432443732021 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019369432443732021"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019369432443732021)  2026-02-05T11:16Z 474.5K followers, 25.9K engagements


"Q: PM we can all hear yr anger regret your apology to Epsteins victims. But some of your MPs believe u must take responsibility for this to restore public trust in politics & shld stand down. Why are they wrong Follow-up: U didnt answer about MPs. Whats message to them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019390196119138400)  2026-02-05T12:38Z 474.7K followers, 53K engagements


"This interesting. PM suggesting changes to security vetting needed. He tells @SophiaSleigh: Clearly both the due diligence and the security vetting need to be looked at again. I've already strengthened the due process. I think we need to look at the security vetting because it now transpires that what was being said was not true and had I known then what I know now I'd never have appointed him in the first place NEW: Keir Starmer tells @SophiaSleigh that the current security vetting arrangements are not up to scratch and that he will look at toughening them. Whether he'll be in post to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019391432327336199)  2026-02-05T12:43Z 474.7K followers, 185K engagements


"ANALYSIS: Starmer like I've never seen as he fights for his political survival but where it goes from here not in his control"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019461038488301583)  2026-02-05T17:20Z 474.9K followers, 51K engagements


".@HarrietHarman describes the PMs apology as weak. But she also explains on the pod how she thinks Starmer can find a way back from this crisis. All on ED tomorrow. Produced by the superb @lauraftzpatrick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019483475686969703)  2026-02-05T18:49Z 474.5K followers, 25.1K engagements


"WATCH: A PM fighting for his political life his passion and anger palpable. But for all of it there is a terminal gloom descending on his premiership: that from this crisis he cannot make his way back. Where does PM & Labour go next By @IzzyLosseff Finn Lehane & Chris Scott"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019486346234978584)  2026-02-05T19:00Z 474.8K followers, 213.6K engagements


"ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION: @HarrietHarman says its weak of PM to blame Mandelson lies for the predicament hes in as urges proper reflection and No [--] reset to try to save his premiership. More on the lastest EP here https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-branded-weak-over-mandelson-saga-as-top-labour-figure-warns-it-could-bring-him-down-13503904 https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-branded-weak-over-mandelson-saga-as-top-labour-figure-warns-it-could-bring-him-down-13503904"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019690043661807948)  2026-02-06T08:30Z 474.9K followers, 22.2K engagements


"NEW: Starmer on Sweeney. Says its bee an honour to work with Morgan. Thanks him for the election and says he owes him a debt of gratitude Keir Starmer said: Its been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years. He turned our party around after one of its worst ever defeats and played a central role running our election campaign. It is largely thanks to his dedication loyalty and leadership that we won a landslide majority and have the chance to change the country. Having worked closely with Morgan in opposition and in government I have seen every day his commitment to the Labour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020511964854689906)  2026-02-08T14:56Z 474.8K followers, 46.7K engagements


"In the end the PM had little option. Faced with an escalating crisis and ever-louder calls from his MPs that someone had to take responsibility for the Mandelson scandal the PMs chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is gone. It will be a bitter blow for Starmer who had repeatedly said all week he had full confidence in McSweeney. No [--] were trying to hold onto the PMs right hand man who had worked with Starmer from opposition through the election campaign and into power. As late as Sunday morning cabinet minister Pat McFadden was saying that he didnt think McSweeney should go over the Mandelson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020531448399204406)  2026-02-08T16:13Z 474.8K followers, 65K engagements


"NEW: Was told by a senior figure Morgan McSweeney was thinking about position over weekend & was very down but have been told he wasnt going to resign as of this morning. No [--] source now says PM and MM decided that it was right moment to move on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020544817726468273)  2026-02-08T17:06Z 474.7K followers, 68.1K engagements


"Two very senior Labour figures tell me that the gravity of the situation had made McSweeneys departure inevitable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020546080794951709)  2026-02-08T17:11Z 474.6K followers, 45.9K engagements


"Been told by senior Lab sources McSweeney had been wrestling with what to do over weekend & was I'm told 'very down'. One source told me MM was undecided on Sunday am but decision became 'inevitable' due to 'gravity of the situation' to quote two very senior Labour sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020560211648397635)  2026-02-08T18:07Z 474.9K followers, 61K engagements


"NEW: Been told the PM is likely to address MPs tomorrow at the PLP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020570407690997891)  2026-02-08T18:48Z 474.7K followers, 199K engagements


"NEW: Not only is the PM due at the PLP on Monday I also hear hes due to address the Womens PLP on Weds after #PMQs. Clearly knows he needs to make case to MPs particularly female MPs incensed by the Mandelson affair"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020594904070603085)  2026-02-08T20:25Z 474.6K followers, 70.1K engagements


"ANALYSIS: McSweeney was the backbone of the Starmer project. You didnt get one without the other. That PM let him go is a sign of his acute weakness. Not a solution to the crisis but a sign of it. Gravity of PM predicament plain as Starmer shifts into full-blown survival mode"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020604333965115632)  2026-02-08T21:03Z 474.8K followers, 64K engagements


"WATCH: A day of huge drama as McSweeney quits No [--]. Starmer offers up his closest aide in an attempt to save himself. Im told gravity of PMs predicament made it inevitable. But its left No [--] reeling as the backbone of the Starmer project ripped apart Film by @IzzyLosseff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020618625468756122)  2026-02-08T21:59Z 474.7K followers, 96.2K engagements


"ANALYSIS: Starmer into survival mode after his chief of staff quit on Sunday. Sacrificing Sweeney his last-ditch attempt to save himself. Well see a big appeal to MPs in next [--] hours as PM tries to battle on https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-battling-for-survival-after-his-chief-of-staff-resigns-13505133 https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-battling-for-survival-after-his-chief-of-staff-resigns-13505133"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020759044642775535)  2026-02-09T07:17Z 474.7K followers, 42.4K engagements


"BREAKING: After PM chief of staff leaves No [--] now his director of Communications Tim Allen who was brought in my McSweeney stands down too. Tim Allan: I have decided to stand down to allow a new No10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020815905643438497)  2026-02-09T11:03Z 474.6K followers, 65.1K engagements


"Anas Sarwar to call for PM to go. First one over the top. Clearly worried about contagion of Starmer crisis on his run for Holyrood in May BREAK: Sky News understands Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is to call for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to go amid Mandleson scandal. Press conference [----]. BREAK: Sky News understands Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is to call for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to go amid Mandleson scandal. Press conference 1430"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020856529180660154)  2026-02-09T13:45Z 474.8K followers, 46.5K engagements


"As Sarwar calls for Starmer to go No [--] spokesperson says this: Keir Starmer is one of only four Labour leaders ever to have won a general election. He has a clear five-year mandate from the British people to deliver change and that is what he will do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020870074886766948)  2026-02-09T14:39Z 474.7K followers, 26.5K engagements


"SARWAR: I have a genuine friendship with Keir Starmer. But my first priority and my first loyalty is to my country Scotland & I am not willing to sacrifice Scotland's NHS our schools our communities our towns cities villages and islands to a third decade of an SNP govt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020870212082442639)  2026-02-09T14:39Z 474.6K followers, 32.4K engagements


"Sarwar says he called PM earlier today "I think it's fair to say he and I disagreed""  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020870333301948800)  2026-02-09T14:40Z 474.7K followers, 20.8K engagements


"Interesting: As Sarwar calls to Starmer to go Lammy Hermer Reed Reeves - and Liz Kendall to me earlier as an exclusive which I run on @skynews soon - have all weighed in to support PM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020871350340948210)  2026-02-09T14:44Z 474.7K followers, 100.4K engagements


"And now John Healey weighs in behind PM: "The PM has my fullest support in leading this government and this country" Interesting: As Sarwar calls to Starmer to go Lammy Hermer Reed Reeves - and Liz Kendall to me earlier as an exclusive which I run on @skynews soon - have all weighed in to support PM Interesting: As Sarwar calls to Starmer to go Lammy Hermer Reed Reeves - and Liz Kendall to me earlier as an exclusive which I run on @skynews soon - have all weighed in to support PM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020871750540468295)  2026-02-09T14:45Z 474.6K followers, 33.8K engagements


"Angela Rayner endorses PM which was much needed for No [--] I urge all my colleagues to come together remember our values and put them into practice as a team. The Prime Minister has my full support in leading us to that end. 3/3 I urge all my colleagues to come together remember our values and put them into practice as a team. The Prime Minister has my full support in leading us to that end. 3/3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020885290886312436)  2026-02-09T15:39Z 474.7K followers, 67.3K engagements


"Think it's fair to say that has been a very very hairy few hours for Starmer. Must come as huge relief as his cabinet & critically @AngelaRayner have come out to voice support"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020897809793212548)  2026-02-09T16:29Z 474.8K followers, 129.1K engagements


"EXCLUSIVE: Health Secretary Wes Streeting has shared his private messages with Peter Mandelson in a bid to challenge the allegations that he and the disgraced former ambassador were close. The exchanges stretching back to August [----] were shown to us as Streeting appeared on our Electoral Dysfunction podcast. The messages show Streeting and Mandelson spoke every few weeks on a mixture of political and personal topics. Explaining why he's released the messages to me Wes Streeting said: "This so this is the stuff that is going to be covered by the parliamentary inquiry. I'm happy for you to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020934241576427622)  2026-02-09T18:54Z 474.7K followers, 57.8K engagements


"We are going to published the WhatApps with Streeting's permission on @skynews website and then you can read them all This is one of the most eye-catching exchanges in Wes Streeting's private messages to Mandelson Released today by Streeting. In it Streeting the Health Sec takes swipes at the Government in which he serves. Says it has "no growth strategy" suggests voters don't know why This is one of the most eye-catching exchanges in Wes Streeting's private messages to Mandelson Released today by Streeting. In it Streeting the Health Sec takes swipes at the Government in which he serves."  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020940696824471605)  2026-02-09T19:19Z 474.7K followers, 131.8K engagements


"Some of the WhatsApps shared with us today from Wes Streeting. Here Streeting talks about govt being in "big trouble" fear he'll lose his parliamentary seat the lack of a good coms strategy and there being "no growth strategy" I asked Streeting directly about this on the podcast. You can hear his answer there March [--] [----] Wes Streeting: You should get Doyle to do your comms in DC Peter M: All my comms have been shut down by No10. Why was he pushed out Wes Streeting: God knows Peter M: The government problems do not stem from comms Wes Streeting: Quite. Wes Streeting: I fear were in big"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020944512017691014)  2026-02-09T19:34Z 474.7K followers, 40.8K engagements


"STREETING/MANDELSON & PALESTINE: This exchange between Streeting and Mandelson is on the government's approach to the recognition of Palestine. Streeting tells me in the interview on ED: "The thing in there that is tricky for me given government policy at the time I was very clear privately with Peter Mandelson at a time when Keir Starmer was going to visit Washington that I felt we were in the wrong place on recognition of the state of Palestine that we needed to support the recognition of the State of Palestine. And I was clear about where I stood in relation to the government of Israel and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020947156253700378)  2026-02-09T19:45Z 474.7K followers, 73K engagements


"The exchange continues a couple of days later July [--] [----] Peter M: How are you feeling now Wes Streeting: Extremely concerned. Keirs statement has been received as boxing himself in. We are headed straight into: - summer of angst - SO24 debate and engineered vote on recognition in September - if whipped resignations at every level - conference dominated by this The discontent isnt just from the left of the PLP. It is from moderates. Will be on a bigger scale than welfare and could prove fatal. This message was edited Peter M: If those events unfolded it would certainly convince the public"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020947679199609044)  2026-02-09T19:47Z 474.7K followers, 26.2K engagements


"EXCLUSIVE: Read WhatsApps between Streeting & Mandelson IN FULL These are the ones that would have been released as part of govt disclosure. Streeting tells me hes putting them out now cos hes got nothing to hide & in answer to briefings against him https://news.sky.com/story/read-wes-streetings-messages-with-mandelson-in-full-13505439 https://news.sky.com/story/read-wes-streetings-messages-with-mandelson-in-full-13505439"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020959615740150102)  2026-02-09T20:34Z 474.6K followers, 63.8K engagements


"ANALYSIS: The whole Starmer operation could have collapsed today with Sarwar igniting the tinderbox. As it was Starmer saved by his cabinet and then gave a raw & honest performance to MPs as he made his case to stay in No [--] Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar's decision to call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign is "absolutely huge" says Sky's @BethRigby. Watch Beth's full analysis of the "tinderbox" atmosphere within the Labour party Latest 👉 https://t.co/6WWAIBfFcp https://t.co/8ckzzaWFop Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar's decision to call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign is "absolutely huge""  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020964065942831216)  2026-02-09T20:52Z 474.7K followers, 50.5K engagements


"ANALYSIS: The most perilous of days. The whole house cards could have collapsed. But Starmer hangs on after cabinet offered a lifeline "I had no idea whether we'd be sitting here tonight in a leadership challenge" @BethRigby gives her analysis on a tumultuous day for the government and Sir Keir Starmer. #PoliticsHub 📱https://t.co/uSvQHXg55J 📺Sky [---] Virgin [---] Freeview [---] and YouTube https://t.co/hxVkky1bz7 "I had no idea whether we'd be sitting here tonight in a leadership challenge" @BethRigby gives her analysis on a tumultuous day for the government and Sir Keir Starmer. #PoliticsHub"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020964523168104903)  2026-02-09T20:54Z 474.7K followers, 34.5K engagements


"Am told it quite emotional in at PLP tonight. One MP: I think losing Morgan means he has to step into the space and own the politics. Now we will see the Keir Starmer premiership not a project managed by Morgan big Q is what is Starmer without McSweeney Now we find out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020966622127857766)  2026-02-09T21:02Z 474.6K followers, 82K engagements


"EXCLUSIVE: Streeting hands over his WhatsApps with Mandelson tells me why and says hes nothing to hide. He also says party must give Keir a chance Listen to our interview and reaction from @HarrietHarman & @RuthDavidsonPC https://news.sky.com/story/wes-streeting-on-his-friendship-with-peter-mandelson-13505397 https://news.sky.com/story/wes-streeting-on-his-friendship-with-peter-mandelson-13505397"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020972022600433782)  2026-02-09T21:24Z 474.7K followers, 37.5K engagements


"WATCH: Cant overstate how pivotal today has been. The whole house of cards could have fallen today instead Starmer clings on saved by his cab Excl interviews w @wesstreeting & @leicesterliz as we unpack where next for PM By @IzzyLosseff @tsueyek @lauraftzpatrick & Finn L"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020973575851921494)  2026-02-09T21:30Z 474.7K followers, 58.2K engagements


"NEW: Readout from Pol Cabinet The Prime Minister thanked Political Cabinet for their support. He said they were strong and united. He highlighted the ways ministers are delivering on their mandate to change the country including investing in local communities through Pride in Place and restoring economic stability which has led to six interest rate cuts and lower mortgage costs for families. He said the government would continue its relentless focus on the priorities of the British people including tackling the cost of living. The Prime Minister said that the whole of the Labour Party wants"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021196389879783752)  2026-02-10T12:15Z 474.6K followers, 36.1K engagements


"Scotland Yard has warned ministers not to publish their messages with as Streeting did with @skynews. Met says could compromise investigation. But from Streeting PoV you can see why he wanted to: to get ahead of the rumour mill & show transparency No idea how the content will be received but in terms of meeting public expectations on transparency and trying to get ahead rather than been dragged into it this seems a far better approach to trying to rebuild trust than most of past couple of weeks. https://t.co/j0eX5wYZLE No idea how the content will be received but in terms of meeting public"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021219639196262535)  2026-02-10T13:48Z 474.8K followers, 94.5K engagements


"RT @SkyNews: "I will never walk away from the mandate I was given to change this country" A defiant Keir Starmer has told voters in Hertf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021243661845983575)  2026-02-10T15:23Z 474.7K followers, [---] engagements


"RT @SkyNews: Sir Keir Starmer remains in a "weak position" despite his strong message insisting he will remain as prime minister and Labou"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021268229709074719)  2026-02-10T17:01Z 474.7K followers, [--] engagements


"ANALYSIS: PM speaks publicly after high stakes few days. Says he'll fight on has 5-yr mandate will fight next elex as PM. BUT in sign of his fragility doesn't criticise Sarwar for calling for his head nor rebuke Streeting - as Met did - for releasing WhatsApps to @SkyNews Sir Keir Starmer remains in a "weak position" despite his strong message insisting he will remain as prime minister and Labour leader says Sky's @BethRigby. Politics latest 👉 https://t.co/PTM2lDS4RR 📺 Sky [---] https://t.co/MHR5Hzv4O0 Sir Keir Starmer remains in a "weak position" despite his strong message insisting he will"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021269869983875322)  2026-02-10T17:07Z 474.7K followers, 47.7K engagements


"V senior Whitehall figure told me this week theres a female takeover in No [--] as Starmer tries to reset his operation. Already moved two women - Cuthbertson & Alakeson - into acting CoS roles Antonia Romeo expected to go into cab sec role. PM addressing womens PLP today NEW: Sir Keir Starmer has been regularly accused of having a tin ear for womens voices in the Labour Party. But a meeting of his Cabinet on Tuesday showed the No [--] boys club has been smashed to smithereens. https://t.co/a4fcZQCtXU NEW: Sir Keir Starmer has been regularly accused of having a tin ear for womens voices in the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021507627255996882)  2026-02-11T08:52Z 474.7K followers, 98.7K engagements


"Badenoch moves to cab sec & says PM throwing everyone under bus except himself. She now moves to Doyle. House quietens. PM says Doyle 'didn't give full account' & says he's now removed whip Surprised Badenoch didn't got straight to this far more difficult for him than CoS/Perm Sec"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021557010781630666)  2026-02-11T12:08Z 474.7K followers, 43K engagements


"Thought Starmer would have harder #PMQs Badenoch goes in on McSweeney & CoS pivots to Doyle (this a moment of real tension) no mention of Sarwar - pivotal moment of jeopardy this week - or Harman criticism. Rattling thru turnover of staff in No [--] allowed KS to deflect to Tory chaos. Think that a missed opportunity https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021559463954501856 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021559463954501856"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021559463954501856)  2026-02-11T12:18Z 474.7K followers, 117.9K engagements


"Strongest element of PMQs clearly over Doyle's appointment to HoL which is a big issue for govt. To reap Former communications chief Matthew Doyle who was appointed to the Lords in December had Lab whip suspended on Tues after it emerged that he had campaigned on behalf of a friend who had been charged with possessing indecent images of children. PM tells MPs Doyle "didn't give full account of actions" when asked about appointment as Badenoch says the furore surrounding Lord Peter Mandelson and the Epstein files "was not an isolated incident." This is the exchange: Badenoch: "The Mandelson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021563126894723501)  2026-02-11T12:33Z 474.7K followers, 32.3K engagements


"Stephen Flynn of the SNP also attacked PM for his decision to give former Downing Street communications chief Matthew Doyle a seat in the Lords. DOYLE: "PM's essentially ruled the same pitch in relation to Matthew Doyle as he did with Peter Mandelson that they weren't clear with him. He appears to be the most gullible former director of public prosecutions in history. But he has a slight problem Mr Speaker because some of us do read the newspapers and towards the end of last year indeed on the 30th of December having written to the House of Lords Appointments Commission I received a response"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021566324158152840)  2026-02-11T12:45Z 474.7K followers, 24.6K engagements


"RT @SkyNews: Prime Minister Keir Starmer just faced questions from MPs. Sky's Political Editor @BethRigby analyses the key clashes and wh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021566584016511154)  2026-02-11T12:46Z 474.7K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @SkyNews: "To appoint one paedophile supporter cannot be excused as misfortune. To appoint two shows a catastrophic lack of judgement""  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021569087017566365)  2026-02-11T12:56Z 474.7K followers, [---] engagements


"RT @SkyNews: Badenoch challenges the PM over giving Matthew Doyle a peerage despite his support for a councillor convicted of possessing in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021569218408325507)  2026-02-11T12:57Z 474.6K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @DPJHodges: Correct. But Davey and Flynn bailed her out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021575308881592589)  2026-02-11T13:21Z 474.6K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @SkyNews: Sir Keir Starmer faced his first Prime Minister Questions after his "near political death" this week - following scandals over"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021660470453973186)  2026-02-11T18:59Z 474.7K followers, [--] engagements


"PM has this evening hit back at Jim Ratcliffe posting that his remarks are "offensive and wrong. Britain is a proud tolerant and diverse country. Jim Ratcliffe should apologise. No [--] says the "offensive remarks play into the hands of those who want to divide our country. Breaking: Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says in @skynews interview the UK has been colonised by immigrants Speaking to @EdConwaySky https://t.co/VnkmAZckYu Breaking: Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says in @skynews interview the UK has been colonised by immigrants Speaking to @EdConwaySky https://t.co/VnkmAZckYu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021723178553520535)  2026-02-11T23:09Z 474.7K followers, 54.4K engagements


"RT @SkyNews: Man Utd co-owner's immigration outburst risks antagonising those in and out of club Read our sports correspondent @RobHarris'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021723724374749301)  2026-02-11T23:11Z 474.6K followers, [--] engagements


"RT @BronWeatherby: EXCL: Wales FM Eluned Morgan says she hopes for a culture change at No.10 after Mandelson scandal:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021723755911782597)  2026-02-11T23:11Z 474.7K followers, [--] engagements


"WATCH: @EdConwaySky unpacks his interview with Jim Ratcliffe where Man Utd's co-owner talks about the UK economy level of welfare and the UK 'being colonised by immigrants'. https://news.sky.com/video/ed-conway-analyses-his-interview-with-man-utd-owner-sir-jim-ratcliffe-13506419 https://news.sky.com/video/ed-conway-analyses-his-interview-with-man-utd-owner-sir-jim-ratcliffe-13506419"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021852291217653812)  2026-02-12T07:42Z 474.8K followers, 21.5K engagements


"We're going to do a bit more on lifting the lid on a mind-boggling week in politics in Electoral Dysfunction today which nearly saw the political death of Keir Starmer. What happened between McSweeney and Starmer I reported over the weekend that sources at the top of government had suggested to me that the gravity of the situation meant that in the end Morgan McSweeneys departure had become inevitable Now Ive been told a bit more of what was going on over the weekend between the Prime Minister and McSweeney who had been by his Starmers side since he ran for Labour leadership back in 2019."  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021861399278866850)  2026-02-12T08:18Z 474.8K followers, [----] engagements


"A year ago you said there'd be a border him the Irish Sea - and I quote you "over my dead body" - and here we both are there is a border in the Irish Sea. Were you lying when you said no border or did you not understand the treaty you signed over Brexit Boris Johnson tells @BethRigby that he is willing to "do whatever it takes" as he repeats his threat to suspend Brexit agreements with the EU over Northern Ireland Read more here: https://t.co/v3f893dTLi https://t.co/ppvqow11WI Boris Johnson tells @BethRigby that he is willing to "do whatever it takes" as he repeats his threat to suspend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/1403734024900780035)  2021-06-12T15:20Z 474.8K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Another senior Tory opposed to Boris Johnson texts: Its time for the Cabinet to show some leadership and realise the games up for the PM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1533919416664182784)  2022-06-06T21:11Z 474.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Woken up to startling news; Jacinda Ardern resigns as NZ PM after concluding she no longer has enough in the tank to do it justice. Ive only ever seen political leaders forced out or voted out but in Ardern we find a rare exception who again shows us how to lead differently Jacinda Ardern resigns: I no longer have enough in the tank https://t.co/0hNZDpbuHz https://t.co/e6AnSiHxZr Jacinda Ardern resigns: I no longer have enough in the tank https://t.co/0hNZDpbuHz https://t.co/e6AnSiHxZr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/1615981203349291010)  2023-01-19T07:55Z 474.8K followers, 2.2M engagements


"Labour backs Lineker: BBCs cowardly decision to take Lineker off air is an assault on free speech in face of political pressure Tory politicians lobbying to get people sacked for disagreeing w govt policies should be laughed at not pandered to. BBC should rethink decision"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/1634252693186158607)  2023-03-10T17:59Z 474.8K followers, 2.1M engagements


"ANALYSIS: The treatment of Jess Phllips over recent days tells me all I need to know about the epidemic of misogyny sexual abuse and violence against women and girls that still plagues our culture. The domestic violence campaigner-turned politician who has spent her career fighting for victims has found herself the subject of abuse on an industrial scale over the past week that has put her in danger and in dark moments left her wondering whether she should give up frontline politics for good and go back to the womens hostels where her journey to champion vulnerable women and girls began."  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/1877267560325886006)  2025-01-09T08:13Z 474.8K followers, 1.6M engagements


"The mood in the party is mutinous. One minister told me they didnt think Starmer could survive this scandal saying the party are beyond upset another asked about a possible challenge simply said temperatures are running high Starmer came out fighting for his survival on Thursday. His passion and anger palpable. But for all of it there is a terminal gloom descending on his premiership: that from this crisis he cannot make his way back. Where Labour and Starmer go next though is very unclear. The conditions are there for a leadership challenge but for now his cabinet sit on their hands WATCH: A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2019696195094896863)  2026-02-06T08:54Z 474.8K followers, 165.1K engagements


"ANALYSIS: McSweeney was the backbone of the Starmer project. You didnt get one without the other. That PM let him go is a sign of his acute weakness. Not a solution to the crisis but a sign of it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020601411692818457)  2026-02-08T20:51Z 474.8K followers, 16K engagements


"NEW: PM has just addressed Downing Street staff. Told them they were united by a driving purpose of public duty. Referring to the revelations about Mandelson he said: The thing that makes me most angry is the undermining of the belief that politics can be a force for good and can change lives. I have been absolutely clear that I regret the decision that I made to appoint Peter Mandelson. And I've apologised to the victims which is the right thing to do. Paying tribute to Morgan McSweeney he said: I've known Morgan for eight years as a colleague and as a friend. We have run up and down every"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020825140557156539)  2026-02-09T11:40Z 474.8K followers, 79.9K engagements


"Sarwar calls on Starmer to go: "The distraction needs to end. And the leadership in Downing Street has to change. It is so obvious that we desperately need change in Scotland and in three months time the opportunity to get rid of a failing SNP government is one that is too important to be missed. We cannot allow the failures at the heart of Downing Street to mean the failures continue here in Scotland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020869835635229048)  2026-02-09T14:38Z 474.8K followers, 63K engagements


"Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander said: "Anas has reached his own decision and I respect that. My job - as Anas acknowledged today - is to make sure Scotlands voice is heard in Cabinet. My focus remains on doing that. The Prime Minister has recognised not just that lessons have to be learned but also that we change how we do government. He is right about that and has my support. Like all Labour MPs we want the Labour government to be the government that the people of this country hoped for when they rejected the Tories. That is where all of my energies are and will remain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2020876295991619882)  2026-02-09T15:03Z 474.8K followers, 41.8K engagements


"We're going to do a bit more on lifting the lid on a mind-boggling week in politics in Electoral Dysfunction today which nearly saw the political death of Keir Starmer. What happened between McSweeney and Starmer I reported over the weekend that sources at the top of government had suggested to me that the gravity of the situation meant that in the end Morgan McSweeneys departure had become inevitable Now Ive been told a bit more of what was going on over the weekend between the Prime Minister and McSweeney who had been by his Starmers side since he ran for Labour leadership back in 2020."  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021864988579598709)  2026-02-12T08:32Z 474.8K followers, 32.1K engagements


"If you havent yet give us a try. Top drawer political insight from @RuthDavidsonPC and @HarrietHarman with some fun and warmth too 🎧 Not your average politics podcast. Join @BethRigby @HarrietHarman and @RuthDavidsonPC every Friday wherever you get your podcasts. #ElectoralDysfunction 🔴 Listen 👉 https://t.co/zd2Z8b2a0k https://t.co/Ki0MuvyaSR 🎧 Not your average politics podcast. Join @BethRigby @HarrietHarman and @RuthDavidsonPC every Friday wherever you get your podcasts. #ElectoralDysfunction 🔴 Listen 👉 https://t.co/zd2Z8b2a0k https://t.co/Ki0MuvyaSR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/1964771284149256253)  2025-09-07T19:22Z 474.8K followers, 445.8K engagements


"BADENOCH: PM said in opposition I never turn on my staff when they make mistakes they carry the can. What's changed PM: I have accepted responsibility and apologise for the mistakes made. McSweeney helped me change the party and deliver a landslide victory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021556124386996722)  2026-02-11T12:05Z 474.9K followers, 29.5K engagements


"Teens & social media: Andy Burrows of Molly Rose foundation: "I think we've reached a watershed moment. The patience of parents has snapped. I'm confident we'll see action cos feels like we've reached an inflection point" Film by @IzzyLosseff @tsueyek https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YwNQ7dSF2ao https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YwNQ7dSF2ao"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2021913360867242176)  2026-02-12T11:44Z 474.9K followers, 45.9K engagements


"On ED this week. @HarrietHarman talks to me & @RuthDavidsonPC about Starmers meeting with the womens PLP and why tackling misogyny & a culture change should be his sixth mission of govt. Was v interesting discussion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2022242168652681513)  2026-02-13T09:31Z 474.9K followers, 18.2K engagements


".@t0mclark3 picks up important point here when it comes to UK & social media regulation: Trump backs big tech & Ive been told theres been reluctance to poke the bear in No [--]. But in face of growing pressure from MPs to better protect kids will that change in coming months Pressure on Big Tech is mounting - as transatlantic clash grows over free speech and child safety @t0mclark3 analysis https://t.co/4NN3I2tIId Pressure on Big Tech is mounting - as transatlantic clash grows over free speech and child safety @t0mclark3 analysis https://t.co/4NN3I2tIId"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BethRigby/status/2022246751214977220)  2026-02-13T09:49Z 474.9K followers, 18K engagements

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