#  @DPJHodges (((Dan Hodges))) (((Dan Hodges))) posts on X about keir starmer, starmer, prime minister, keir the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::62123765/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] +16% - [--] Month [----------] +390% - [--] Months [-----------] +78% - [--] Year [-----------] -2.90% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::62123765/posts_active)  - [--] Month [--] -68% - [--] Months [-----] +28% - [--] Year [-----] -22% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::62123765/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.08% - [--] Month [-------] +0.35% - [--] Months [-------] +2% - [--] Year [-------] +5% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::62123765/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 6.7% [finance](/list/finance) 4.12% [countries](/list/countries) 3.61% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 2.06% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 1.55% [currencies](/list/currencies) 0.52% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 0.52% **Social topic influence** [keir starmer](/topic/keir-starmer) #28, [starmer](/topic/starmer) #36, [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister) #1110, [keir](/topic/keir) #24, [sunday](/topic/sunday) #217, [in the](/topic/in-the) #4490, [politics](/topic/politics) #3359, [prime](/topic/prime) #2080, [we are](/topic/we-are) 2.58%, [this is](/topic/this-is) #1891 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@matthewstadlen](/creator/undefined) [@truthbetold1x](/creator/undefined) [@aftertheflood_](/creator/undefined) [@heatherjeeves](/creator/undefined) [@theoldman2003](/creator/undefined) [@jamesefoster](/creator/undefined) [@kathryndw59](/creator/undefined) [@tonguei66408226](/creator/undefined) [@alanbradleytram](/creator/undefined) [@martinmonmouth](/creator/undefined) [@georgefoulkes](/creator/undefined) [@always_winning1](/creator/undefined) [@xwave370637](/creator/undefined) [@sarahrosemary3](/creator/undefined) [@damocles561](/creator/undefined) [@gabrielpogrund](/creator/undefined) [@captainb1948](/creator/undefined) [@likethiscontent](/creator/undefined) [@thomasgordon01](/creator/undefined) [@shay_o54223](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Noble Corporation (NE)](/topic/$ne) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "On Thursday the British Prime Minister will visit Washington for one of the most important summits since the the Second World War. He's trying to bring security and pace to Europe. And over the next few days watch how many so-called "patriots" are desperate for him to fail" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/1893604168285266038) 2025-02-23T10:09Z 202.3K followers, 284.9K engagements "The only people who are going to hate those cheers more than Trump are the Trump and Putin apologists and appeasers here in Britain. 🚨 Keir Starmer told Zelenskyy after he hugged him on Downing Street: "As you heard from the cheers in the street outside you have the full backing of the United Kingdom. That is the people of the UK coming out to demonstrate how much they support you & the people of Ukraine" 🚨 Keir Starmer told Zelenskyy after he hugged him on Downing Street: "As you heard from the cheers in the street outside you have the full backing of the United Kingdom. That is the people" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/1895897158026744279) 2025-03-01T18:01Z 202.3K followers, 64K engagements "On Angela Rayner. People can debate whether shed be the right person to appeal to the voters I think shed prove more popular than many people think. But if Starmer goes whilst in Government the voters dont get a say. Labour members do. And at the moment shes nailed on" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/1921254913562095741) 2025-05-10T17:24Z 202.3K followers, 221.9K engagements "This is where politics starts to eat itself. Today it was announced borrowing and spending are soaring. So what is the Government's response To float out a story they will increase spending by abolishing the [--] child cap. Solely to try and save the Deputy Leadership contest" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/1969080619838669185) 2025-09-19T16:46Z 202.3K followers, 46.5K engagements "This is what the Trump Administration said about the Chagos deal. "Today the United States welcomed the historic agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territoryspecifically the Chagos Archipelago. President Trump expressed his support for this monumental achievement during his meeting with Prime Minister Starmer at the White House. Following a comprehensive interagency review the Trump Administration determined that this agreement secures the long-term stable and effective operation of the joint U.S.-UK military facility" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2013554592089354593) 2026-01-20T10:09Z 202.3K followers, 88.6K engagements "This is literally what they said at the time. "Today the United States welcomed the historic agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territoryspecifically the Chagos Archipelago. President Trump expressed his support for this monumental achievement during his meeting with Prime Minister Starmer at the White House. Following a comprehensive interagency review the Trump Administration determined that this agreement secures the long-term stable and effective operation of the joint U.S.-UK military facility at Diego Garcia. We" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2013555005236646370) 2026-01-20T10:11Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "It's quite incredible to see so many so called "patriots" actively siding with a foreign head of state purely because Starmer is his target. I bow to no-one in my criticism of our Prime Minister. But we are still British right. A sovereign power. Not the 51st US state" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2013557873314246663) 2026-01-20T10:23Z 202.3K followers, 246.5K engagements "@JackBMontgomery They may well do if they think it's a different Tory party" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2016824851730747804) 2026-01-29T10:44Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "Genuinely strange thing. Reform are usually first out of the blocks on any major scandal involving the British political establishment. But on Epstein it's tumbleweed" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2018592880596513018) 2026-02-03T07:50Z 202.3K followers, 238.4K engagements "This is crucial. A note on the timeline: Gordon Brown says he asked the Cabinet Secretary to investigate Mandelson leaks on [--] September That was *before* Mandelson was sacked as ambassador On [--] September Starmer told PMQs he still had confidence in Mandelson He was sacked on [--] September A note on the timeline: Gordon Brown says he asked the Cabinet Secretary to investigate Mandelson leaks on [--] September That was *before* Mandelson was sacked as ambassador On [--] September Starmer told PMQs he still had confidence in Mandelson He was sacked on [--] September" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2018600367349751997) 2026-02-03T08:20Z 202.3K followers, 52.9K engagements "Reform sources telling me they put out a statement yesterday calling for a police investigation into Mandelson. And Nigel Farage apparently said it was "embarrassing" for the Prime Minister" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2018602678004101612) 2026-02-03T08:29Z 202.3K followers, 33.7K engagements "I genuinely find it staggering so much focus is on whether Peter Mandelson will remain in the Lords. This is so far from the heart of this issue it's not even in the same solar system. Starmer responds. A Downing Street spokesman says: It is right that Peter Mandelson will no longer be a member of the House of Lords. As the Prime Minister said this morning Peter Mandelson let his country down." Starmer responds. A Downing Street spokesman says: It is right that Peter Mandelson will no longer be a member of the House of Lords. As the Prime Minister said this morning Peter Mandelson let his" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2018716144622813466) 2026-02-03T16:00Z 202.2K followers, 90.2K engagements "@ArthurMuir1901 I am dead certain of major Russian involvement" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2018716274201669809) 2026-02-03T16:00Z 202.3K followers, 47.5K engagements "Mandelson/Epstein is the biggest domestic political scandal of my lifetime. But Keir Starmer claims to have known nothing about it. I dont believe him Mail Plus https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15524377/Mandelson-Epstein-biggest-political-scandal-lifetime-writes-DAN-HODGES-senior-Whitehall-source-told-murky-truth-dont-believe-Prime-Minister.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15524377/Mandelson-Epstein-biggest-political-scandal-lifetime-writes-DAN-HODGES-senior-Whitehall-source-told-murky-truth-dont-believe-Prime-Minister.html" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2018769688373989531) 2026-02-03T19:32Z 202.3K followers, 125.4K engagements "Think people are still struggling to understand what's happening. Peter Mandelson is a radioactive isotope. And he's now welded permanently to Keir Starmer. The idea this can be managed by removing McSweeney or some clever spin or hiding behind the cabinet office is nuts" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2018988395960131614) 2026-02-04T10:01Z 202.3K followers, 41.3K engagements "Keir Starmer finally admits he was aware Mandelson had continued his relationship with Epstein at the time he appointed him. Pretty damaging admission" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019020754906644906) 2026-02-04T12:10Z 202.2K followers, 26.2K engagements "I thought Starmer would effectively stonewall today. Im pretty shocked he appears so badly prepared for Kemi Badenochs line of questioning" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019022075814694917) 2026-02-04T12:15Z 202.3K followers, 30.6K engagements "This is the key. Everyone has been working on the assumption Starmer was unaware of Mandelsons ongoing relationship until the email dump. Now hes admitted thats not the case Im not sure what his defence is. I knew he kept hanging with the paedophile. Just not how often. In the end Starmer has now admitted appointing the paedos pal as ambassador - knowing thats what he was. That comes down to judgement not process In the end Starmer has now admitted appointing the paedos pal as ambassador - knowing thats what he was. That comes down to judgement not process" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019028484577018060) 2026-02-04T12:41Z 202.2K followers, 57.1K engagements "To be precise Angela Rayners calling the shots NEW: Kemi Badenoch claims victory on forcing No10 to let the intelligence and security committee sift the Mandelson Papers. A Conservative spokesman said: Kemi forced Starmer to admit hed known Mandelson was still hanging out with Epstein after the child sex conviction and NEW: Kemi Badenoch claims victory on forcing No10 to let the intelligence and security committee sift the Mandelson Papers. A Conservative spokesman said: Kemi forced Starmer to admit hed known Mandelson was still hanging out with Epstein after the child sex conviction and" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019077330547642593) 2026-02-04T15:55Z 202.3K followers, 31.6K engagements "Might just be me but I think senior former members of the cabinet and senior diplomats palling around with convicted child abusers with the Prime Ministers knowledge is one of those things that really matters. At a time when politics feels divisive it's important to hold onto what really matters. 👉 Half a million kids out of poverty 👉 Ground rent capped at [---] 👉 Sick pay for low earners 👉 Zero hour contracts banned Real answers. Real change. https://t.co/UzQY9sALnv At a time when politics feels divisive it's important to hold onto what really matters. 👉 Half a million kids out of poverty" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019092278908744101) 2026-02-04T16:54Z 202.2K followers, 68K engagements "Understand senior Labour Ministers have told Starmer Morgan McSweeney needs to go tonight if he wants to save his premiership" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019097520266412245) 2026-02-04T17:15Z 202.3K followers, 247.8K engagements "Minster tells me No.10 are considering clarifying remarks from Starmer over answer he gave to Kemi Badenoch about knowing about Mandelsons continuation of his relationship with Epstein" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019098304433492458) 2026-02-04T17:18Z 202.3K followers, 51.7K engagements "Just to be clear we are way beyond the point McSweeneys resignation can save Starmer" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019098557069029489) 2026-02-04T17:19Z 202.3K followers, 133.7K engagements "I can't believe he's seriously planning to still give this speech. Keir Starmer will try to move on from the Mandelson scandal by making a speech calling for a "tolerant decent and respectful" UK. The Tories say "its hard to overstate the absurdity" of him doing so given he made Mandelson our ambassador to America. https://t.co/SulnTcpkXv Keir Starmer will try to move on from the Mandelson scandal by making a speech calling for a "tolerant decent and respectful" UK. The Tories say "its hard to overstate the absurdity" of him doing so given he made Mandelson our ambassador to America." [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019339228883406965) 2026-02-05T09:16Z 202.3K followers, 60.8K engagements "Just one other thing. If anybody seriously thinks we have reached the bottom of the allegations about Mandelson Epstein Russia and what Starmer knew (or should have known) they're living in cloud-cuckoo land" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019342101981589561) 2026-02-05T09:27Z 202.3K followers, 48K engagements "This shows how No.10's communication's strategy over Mandelson has now completely collapsed. Steve Reed blindly regurgitating the line "None of this was known at the time" when yesterday Keir Starmer literally admitted to parliament he did know at the time. Susanna Reid: "We are looking at photographs of Lord Mandelson with Epstein" @SteveReedMP: "Photographs that came out after he'd been appointed. None of this was known at the time" Except the photos shown were available at the time #GMB https://t.co/cm0EdnQHqk Susanna Reid: "We are looking at photographs of Lord Mandelson with Epstein"" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019344064991359043) 2026-02-05T09:35Z 202.3K followers, 55.8K engagements "My understanding is Starmer will try to "clarify" his statement yesterday. Will say he was aware of REPORTS Mandelson had continued to associate with Epstein but Mandelson denied them and he took him on good faith. I think that will only further damage him. But it's the plan" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019350538350207391) 2026-02-05T10:01Z 202.2K followers, 38.3K engagements "Nigel Farage listing the main components of the Epstein/Mandelson scandal. But unless I missed it he failed to mention the Russian angle. Which is central to the whole thing" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019355114394337303) 2026-02-05T10:19Z 202.3K followers, 111.3K engagements "Keir Starmer currently talking about the football league pyramid in what is by some distance the most politically tone deaf speech Ive ever seen. Cannot believe hes just ploughing on like this" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019374115065589929) 2026-02-05T11:34Z 202.3K followers, 31.7K engagements "Peter are you hanging with a known paedophile. Nope. Perfect. Heres your ticket to Washington" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019378419658567723) 2026-02-05T11:51Z 202.2K followers, 42.7K engagements "Keir Starmer genuinely wants the nation to believe that this photo which was in the initial file submitted to him on Mandelson is of two men who barely know each other" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019379339826180511) 2026-02-05T11:55Z 202.3K followers, 30.6K engagements "That press conference has made things incalculably worse for Starmer. He could - just - try and defend the line he believed Mandelson when he said he cut off the relationship. But not that he barely knew him. Id now be surprised if Starmer is still PM this time next week" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019380369146155230) 2026-02-05T11:59Z 202.3K followers, 146K engagements "Keir Starmer was former DPP. He claims he believed the man on the left when he told him he never took hospitality from the man on the right. Even though he was in possession of this photo. How did anyone ever got to jail when he was in charge" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019382985599119781) 2026-02-05T12:09Z 202.2K followers, 19.4K engagements "Minister who talked to Morgan McSweeney yesterday tells me he believes - or believed - that this saga is just another storm that is survivable for both him and Starmer" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019394683638804624) 2026-02-05T12:56Z 202.2K followers, 83.6K engagements "Keir Starmer has been a disastrous Prime Minister. But I genuinely believe that at heart he is a decent man. And that in the coming days he will do what's best for his party and his country Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15532605/keir-starmer-angela-rayner-epstein-mandelson-labour-government.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15532605/keir-starmer-angela-rayner-epstein-mandelson-labour-government.html" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019675043425579221) 2026-02-06T07:30Z 202.3K followers, 174.4K engagements "@MartinMonmouth Yes I suspect he'll announce his resignation but stay on as Prime Minister until his successor is chosen" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019679037791310242) 2026-02-06T07:46Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements "On Rayner and tax. First her allies are adamant she will be exonerated (and are surprised she hasn't already been). Second if she faces a penalty then it's over for her anyway. But if she's cleared she's got a clean run. So why not roll the dice. Anyway that's her thinking" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019691655109177731) 2026-02-06T08:36Z 202.3K followers, 61.2K engagements "How many resets is this now. The calls on Starmer to reset his top team and sack Morgan McSweeney are still coming this morning Heres Simon Opher a Labour MP and GP: Theres a lot of anger amongst Labour MPs. Keir Starmer needs to change his advisers in Number [--]. Hes being badly advised and really let The calls on Starmer to reset his top team and sack Morgan McSweeney are still coming this morning Heres Simon Opher a Labour MP and GP: Theres a lot of anger amongst Labour MPs. Keir Starmer needs to change his advisers in Number [--]. Hes being badly advised and really let" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019694405582782485) 2026-02-06T08:47Z 202.2K followers, 24.4K engagements "Have to say nothing grates with me more than MPs who line up to attack a Prime Minister's staffer because they haven't got the courage to criticise the PM who is the person who is actually responsible. The idea Morgan McSweeney is the heart of the problem in No.10 is a joke" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019700581208859048) 2026-02-06T09:11Z 202.2K followers, 37.4K engagements "Growing anger within the Whitehall security apparatus at what are being seen as attempts by No.10 to blame failures in the vetting process for the Mandelson scandal. Keir Starmer is playing a very dangerous game" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019714827594424619) 2026-02-06T10:08Z 202.3K followers, 80.6K engagements "What I love about this self-pity is the way MPs always speak as if they have no agency. Its always left to someone else to pull the trigger. Very insightful analysis by @jessicaelgot on despair inside the Labour party over Keir Starmer - and how whats saving him for now is lack of obvious successor. The Guardian If someone had pulled the trigger: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Starmer Very insightful analysis by @jessicaelgot on despair inside the Labour party over Keir Starmer - and how whats saving him for now is lack of obvious successor. The Guardian If someone had pulled the trigger:" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019724811732451380) 2026-02-06T10:48Z 202.2K followers, 33.3K engagements "No.10 are going to make one last desperate attempt to stop the Mandelson correspondence being published. They are not concerned about national security. They're terrified it will expose the extent Mandelson was involved in the running of the No.10 operation including reshuffles. Downing Street will be forced to disclose tens of thousands of emails and documents sent to the US embassy when Lord Mandelson was ambassador raising concerns that it will put Britains security and the special relationship at risk The government is being required by parliament Downing Street will be forced to disclose" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019749366886514827) 2026-02-06T12:25Z 202.3K followers, 144K engagements "@JamesEFoster I think he is. Being decent is not incompatible with being a lousy Prime Minister" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019749956899271043) 2026-02-06T12:28Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements "It's significant that the primary defenders of Starmer are George and Tom Baldwin. The cabinet have completely gone to ground. The mutiny is against you and other media hacks trying to destabilise @UKLabour The mutiny is against you and other media hacks trying to destabilise @UKLabour" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019750602620780552) 2026-02-06T12:30Z 202.2K followers, 24.8K engagements "I mean have Labour really got anything to lose at this stage. If Labour want to start afresh and reconnect with voters they should go for Alistair Carns MP as their next leader. Hes a former Royal Marines Colonel who is down to earth and unlike so many Labour politicians has experience outside of politics. https://t.co/ga9QEn4d9z If Labour want to start afresh and reconnect with voters they should go for Alistair Carns MP as their next leader. Hes a former Royal Marines Colonel who is down to earth and unlike so many Labour politicians has experience outside of politics." [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019752825832583470) 2026-02-06T12:39Z 202.2K followers, 39.7K engagements "I find it quite staggering that there is anyone with even the most basic understanding of politics that seriously believes this process is politically survivable for Keir Starmer. NEW The government is sifting through high tens of thousands of documents it holds on Peter Mandelsons vetting to be US ambassador I understand. Either the information will be released piecemeal in coming weeks or in one go at a later date. Parliaments intelligence and NEW The government is sifting through high tens of thousands of documents it holds on Peter Mandelsons vetting to be US ambassador I understand." [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019753279618531499) 2026-02-06T12:41Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements "Labour MPs now publicly turning on each other. I dont think McSweeney will give a monkeys Luke. But our PM should. And so should you. We arent some sort of fast food franchise. We are the Labour Party. Getting clever like this about those of us that have got the bottle to speak says more about you than it does about me. I dont think McSweeney will give a monkeys Luke. But our PM should. And so should you. We arent some sort of fast food franchise. We are the Labour Party. Getting clever like this about those of us that have got the bottle to speak says more about you than it does about me" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019753547621859795) 2026-02-06T12:42Z 202.2K followers, 51.1K engagements "Nadia Whittome is right about this. The people attempting to prop Starmer up when he is clearly fatally damaged aren't doing themselves their party or the country any favours. Briefings smearing the character of Labour MPs who are stating the obvious (that the PMs position is untenable) instead of defending the indefensible are utterly disgraceful. I was a trustee for a child sexual abuse charity before I was elected. Ive spoken about this subject Briefings smearing the character of Labour MPs who are stating the obvious (that the PMs position is untenable) instead of defending the" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019765678182383762) 2026-02-06T13:30Z 202.2K followers, 25.5K engagements "Oh for God's sake. Of course it wouldn't. These people are idiots. NEW Keir Starmers allies are warning that an Angela Rayner leadership coup would trigger a general election. It is being argued Rayners left-wing policy platform would differ to the [----] manifesto and she would not have a personal mandate as PM. One Labour figure who served NEW Keir Starmers allies are warning that an Angela Rayner leadership coup would trigger a general election. It is being argued Rayners left-wing policy platform would differ to the [----] manifesto and she would not have a personal mandate as PM. One Labour" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019772031269499109) 2026-02-06T13:55Z 202.2K followers, 70K engagements "I genuinely think our decline as a nation can be directly linked to the moment Gazza failed to get his toe to that Sheerer cross during Golden Goal. It's up there with Suez and the fall of Khartoum. Soak in one hell of a pre-match atmosphere via the BBC's coverage of England v Germany at Euro [--]. In my forthcoming book (Euro 96: The Full Story) Barry Davies says he didn't realise he was going to be called into action so early: 'Des Lynam handed over to me in commentary very https://t.co/s8Hfxpn6VY Soak in one hell of a pre-match atmosphere via the BBC's coverage of England v Germany at Euro" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019785752721182867) 2026-02-06T14:50Z 202.3K followers, 30.2K engagements "It is absolutely staggering. This is literally reminding MPs of everything they hate about the Starmer/McSweeney operation Labour MPs a little bewildered after receiving boilerplate emails with a defence of Keir Starmer They appear to have been sent using this slick website - which makes the point it's not affiliated with Labour and that it's not collecting personal data https://t.co/eIWosdPVhH Labour MPs a little bewildered after receiving boilerplate emails with a defence of Keir Starmer They appear to have been sent using this slick website - which makes the point it's not affiliated with" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019846157627805720) 2026-02-06T18:50Z 202.3K followers, 73.7K engagements "This is how parties die. It starts with noble intentions. Then ends in the grotesque spectacle of Labour MPs claiming hordes of people are joining their party to support a PM who claims he got hoodwinked into appointing the best mate of a notorious pedophile as his ambassador" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019851294668681488) 2026-02-06T19:10Z 202.3K followers, 90K engagements "@lukeakehurst @REWearmouth But do you think attempting do defend Labour Togethers profiling of journalists in the current environment is really helpful to your party and Prime Minister" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019851848170254397) 2026-02-06T19:13Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements "Switched on the TV to stumble across Andrea Bocelli singing Nessun Dorma to a stadium of people dressed as condoms. And for a moment it threw me. But that's the Olympics" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2019893434379538463) 2026-02-06T21:58Z 202.2K followers, 21.2K engagements "By blaming security officials for the Mandelson fiasco Keir Starmer is playing a very dangerous game Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15536765/Whitehall-security-officials-furious-Starmer-blames-failing-vet-Mandelson-PM-claim-misled-Epstein-farcical.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15536765/Whitehall-security-officials-furious-Starmer-blames-failing-vet-Mandelson-PM-claim-misled-Epstein-farcical.html" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020059099384209570) 2026-02-07T08:56Z 202.2K followers, 35.7K engagements "And Burnham would walk it. 🔴 Wes Streeting would be heavily defeated in a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer but Angela Rayner would beat the PM Read on for our analysis of the latest poll here 👇 https://t.co/kK3QAXjpWC https://t.co/wxwcsbJXvd 🔴 Wes Streeting would be heavily defeated in a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer but Angela Rayner would beat the PM Read on for our analysis of the latest poll here 👇 https://t.co/kK3QAXjpWC https://t.co/wxwcsbJXvd" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020073288915959869) 2026-02-07T09:52Z 202.2K followers, 47.5K engagements "Consensus seems to be forming within the Cabinet and PLP. Starmer cannot continue. But it is too soon for an immediate leadership contest. Suspect the resolution of the crisis rests in aligning these two realities" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020084721544491315) 2026-02-07T10:38Z 202.3K followers, 105.6K engagements "He isn't. This is simply some No.10 officials desperately trying to protect their own positions by peddling the "we fight on we fight to win" rubbish. Hes even u-turning on his emotional state Hes even u-turning on his emotional state" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020088235960201223) 2026-02-07T10:52Z 202.2K followers, 31.2K engagements "Yes. The person who should tackle corruption in Westminster is the person who was told by Peter Mandelson "I barely knew Epstein" and concluded "I have no reason to disbelieve this man". BREAKING: Gordon Brown says Keir Starmer should stay as PM to "clear up the system and tackle corruption BREAKING: Gordon Brown says Keir Starmer should stay as PM to "clear up the system and tackle corruption" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020088900883280073) 2026-02-07T10:55Z 202.3K followers, 49.1K engagements "I think the political reality is the contest to replace Starmer has to include Burnham. The polls clearly show he's most popular amongst Labour members and the public. Any new leader elected without him on the ballot will just have him looming over their shoulder from Day 1" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020091901320524004) 2026-02-07T11:06Z 202.3K followers, 71K engagements ""Now before anyone asks this is not me as Starmers biographer trying to trash his most likely successors". Perish the thought. My piece for @ObserverUK on Peter Mandelsons stinking mess dating back to the last Labour government that this one now has to clear up. https://t.co/p5cVooL2cK My piece for @ObserverUK on Peter Mandelsons stinking mess dating back to the last Labour government that this one now has to clear up. https://t.co/p5cVooL2cK" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020115258484867454) 2026-02-07T12:39Z 202.2K followers, 37.3K engagements "@KathrynDW59 @JohnRentoul You think Keir Starmer is left-wing" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020129513514905648) 2026-02-07T13:36Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements "@GeorgeFoulkes Well there are these things called telephones George. And what happens is journalists like me phone up people in the cabinet and PLP and ask them whats happening. And they tell us" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020151511867654210) 2026-02-07T15:03Z 202.2K followers, 30.4K engagements "@KathrynDW59 @JohnRentoul Tories also nationalised rail companies. Starmer has been forced kicking and screaming by Rayner and the PLP on workers rights. Similarly lifting of two child benefit cap had to be forced on him by the PLP" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020173435641504179) 2026-02-07T16:30Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements "@sargo_dy When have I been proven to have lied" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020173555963687312) 2026-02-07T16:31Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements "@Sharon444martin Yes" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020189739257884892) 2026-02-07T17:35Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements "@Damocles561 Give it up now" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020190561819357466) 2026-02-07T17:38Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements "@truthbetold1x No. We put these things in national newspapers on a whim" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020191587129856098) 2026-02-07T17:43Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "Peter Mandelson was interviewed and warned in [----] by British security services that he was being targeted by Russian assets. But he appears to have ignored them. It is inconceivable Keir Starmer was not aware" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020192383707828657) 2026-02-07T17:46Z 202.3K followers, 52.6K engagements "Russian foreign official source assessments of Mandelson. He was very greedy. He was always looking for money" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020193612605350376) 2026-02-07T17:51Z 202.3K followers, 37.5K engagements "The Russians were fully aware of Mandelsons relationship with Epstein. But didnt feel the need to exploit it. According to another Russian official Our relationship with Mandelson was very close and was working well on a commission basis. There was no need to push him" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020196106504925377) 2026-02-07T18:00Z 202.3K followers, 28.1K engagements "Its important to stress Mandelson wasnt a Russian agent. He was targeted through legitimate avenues. Directorships of companies the Russians had penetrated. Consultancies. But he had definitely been warned" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020197286903705687) 2026-02-07T18:05Z 202.2K followers, 19.1K engagements "@A_saxonsage Come on comrade. Try harder. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-14588239/DAN-HODGES-Elon-Musk-grooming-gangs-Labour.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-14588239/DAN-HODGES-Elon-Musk-grooming-gangs-Labour.html" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020202043915612625) 2026-02-07T18:24Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "Katy Balls secured an exclusive interview with Mandelson. Thats her job. The Times ran it. Thats their job. Focus on the real issue here" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020211003510911285) 2026-02-07T19:00Z 202.3K followers, 42.9K engagements "MI6 was warned of Mandelson's Russian links. So how did Keir Starmer not know https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15538679/MI6-warned-Mandelson-Russia-links-Starmer-appointed-controversial-Labour-grandee-Washington.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15538679/MI6-warned-Mandelson-Russia-links-Starmer-appointed-controversial-Labour-grandee-Washington.html" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020433073201160346) 2026-02-08T09:42Z 202.3K followers, 37.9K engagements "I'm not sure this is Pat's cleverest line. Pat McFadden says the Tories "tested to destructions the idea that changing the PM solves the country's problems" @bbclaurak Pat McFadden says the Tories "tested to destructions the idea that changing the PM solves the country's problems" @bbclaurak" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020435307112673773) 2026-02-08T09:51Z 202.3K followers, 32.2K engagements "The Russian security services were aware of Mandelsons links to Epstein from at least [----]. Is Keir Starmer seriously going to continue to claim he didnt know Mail on Sunday https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15537807/From-Russians-Americans-spies-Civil-Service-knew-truth-Mandelson-except-Keir-Starmer-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_mobile https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15537807/From-Russians-Americans-spies-Civil-Service-knew-truth-Mandelson-except-Keir-Starmer-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_mobile" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020463136864620924) 2026-02-08T11:42Z 202.3K followers, 36.1K engagements "McSweeney goes. Only one domino left to fall now" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020507456439541773) 2026-02-08T14:38Z 202.3K followers, 55.9K engagements "Pat McFadden was right. Pat McFadden said this morning there was 'no point whatsoever' in Morgan McSweeney resigning adding: 'I think if the Prime Minister stays there I dont think that would make any difference at all' Pat McFadden said this morning there was 'no point whatsoever' in Morgan McSweeney resigning adding: 'I think if the Prime Minister stays there I dont think that would make any difference at all'" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020507661901435337) 2026-02-08T14:39Z 202.3K followers, 49.4K engagements "Going to say it again. I simply do not believe Keir Starmer will want this to drag out much longer. Or for it to look like he threw his most senior aide out of the ballon in a desperate attempt to save his own skin" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020509892532945114) 2026-02-08T14:47Z 202.3K followers, 48K engagements "One (additional) major problem Starmer has. Morgan McSweeney actually has more close allies in and around government than Keir himself" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020526400806044006) 2026-02-08T15:53Z 202.3K followers, 29.7K engagements ""Where is Steiner.". 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 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" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020553904207847441) 2026-02-08T17:42Z 202.3K followers, 45.8K engagements "Not possible to overstate the anger of McSweeneys friends this evening. It sounds like McSweeney and Starmer have been discussing his future for several days We hear there was a call on Friday and a succession of calls on Saturday. The final call - and with it the decision for McSweeney to go - was on Sunday lunchtime It was partly McSweeney taking It sounds like McSweeney and Starmer have been discussing his future for several days We hear there was a call on Friday and a succession of calls on Saturday. The final call - and with it the decision for McSweeney to go - was on Sunday lunchtime" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020574989259248112) 2026-02-08T19:06Z 202.3K followers, 135.4K engagements "👀 A quiet beverage on a Sunday afternoon. #supportyourlocal https://t.co/KJE363JoAO A quiet beverage on a Sunday afternoon. #supportyourlocal https://t.co/KJE363JoAO" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020576338579743172) 2026-02-08T19:11Z 202.3K followers, 40.1K engagements "Who in their right mind would take that job. It's like being appointed captain of the Titanic after it's hit the iceberg. Runners and riders to replace McSweeney👇 https://t.co/ciz5vGTR8y Runners and riders to replace McSweeney👇 https://t.co/ciz5vGTR8y" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020583199265702311) 2026-02-08T19:39Z 202.3K followers, 33K engagements "On the 3'rd City goal. I don't understand what people are talking about. You can't just ignore the rules for "moments". If that was the case why not just get the refs to set the score of every game to 4-4 going into injury time. That would give us some great moments" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020592781232836725) 2026-02-08T20:17Z 202.3K followers, 19.6K engagements "@stuartberry09 Exactly. We were raging at the Ref ( not sure why). But what's he supposed to do. Say "sorry I'm ignoring the rules this time. It was a great moment"" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020593736959635563) 2026-02-08T20:21Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements "Morgan McSweeney's resignation is symbolically momentous. But in practice it changes nothing. Keir Starmer will soon be following Mail Plus https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15540551/DAN-HODGES-PM-human-shield-time-Starmer.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15540551/DAN-HODGES-PM-human-shield-time-Starmer.html" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020601520660873392) 2026-02-08T20:51Z 202.3K followers, 35.3K engagements "McSweeney ally: "If we believe these briefings that Keir has been thinking about a new chief of staff for some time then hes been planning on creating a sacrificial lamb whilst at the same time claiming to take responsibility"" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020603948605018165) 2026-02-08T21:01Z 202.3K followers, 23.5K engagements "@GeorgeFoulkes @KemiBadenoch @Nigel_Farage @CatharineHoey @michaelgove Cant speak for the others but in my case it was because I assumed the fact Peter M was even being considered for the role meant the Cabinet Office and security services had given a clean bill of health" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020619220409844197) 2026-02-08T22:02Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "Hmmm 🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will address the nation tomorrow 🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will address the nation tomorrow" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020619720014381123) 2026-02-08T22:04Z 202.3K followers, 50.1K engagements "This is the problem. The Prime Minister hasn't taken responsibility. He's blamed Mandelson for lying to him. He's blamed the vetting. He's blamed Morgan McSweeney. 'The Prime Minister has taken responsibility for having made the wrong decision in appointing him' Government minister Baroness Jacqui Smith spoke to #BBCBreakfast after Morgan McSweeney resigned as Keir Starmer's chief of staff for advising the PM to appoint Peter Mandelson as https://t.co/8XbE9AHeXb 'The Prime Minister has taken responsibility for having made the wrong decision in appointing him' Government minister Baroness" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020777827961024740) 2026-02-09T08:32Z 202.3K followers, 67K engagements "@StPhilipthe2nd Could you answer the question please. How has Keir Starmer taken responsibility" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020780751118012521) 2026-02-09T08:44Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements "This is supposed to be the day of Starmer's big fightback. So it's significant that a Junior Minister in the Lords is the only person No.10 could find to do the morning media round. A tough gig this morning but Baroness Smith did as good a job as was possible under the circumstances. A tough gig this morning but Baroness Smith did as good a job as was possible under the circumstances" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020793957165207976) 2026-02-09T09:36Z 202.3K followers, 39.6K engagements "Downing Street completely imploding now. Keir Starmers director of communications has resigned Tim Allan said: I have decided to stand down to allow a new No10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success. Keir Starmers director of communications has resigned Tim Allan said: 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/DPJHodges/status/2020815813364547717) 2026-02-09T11:03Z 202.3K followers, 85.2K engagements "At this rate Larry the Cat is going to take responsibility before Keir Starmer does" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020816634940649958) 2026-02-09T11:06Z 202.3K followers, 25.7K engagements ""Keir Starmer has addressed No [--] staff and said that they must prove that politics can be for the public good. He said we go forward from here". We have entered the denial stage. Breaking: Keir Starmer has addressed No [--] staff and said that they must prove that politics can be for the public good. He said we go forward from here Amid the turmoil it feels like the PM is attempting to convey that he is going nowhere. Cabinet ministers are very worried Breaking: Keir Starmer has addressed No [--] staff and said that they must prove that politics can be for the public good. He said we go forward" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020827025079226667) 2026-02-09T11:48Z 202.3K followers, 34.1K engagements "One thing I think is being missed. With the new talk of a caretaker PM - which is real - the pool of possible replacements for Starmer (all-be-it for the short term) has widened significantly" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020829068263109054) 2026-02-09T11:56Z 202.3K followers, 45.1K engagements ""But the PM still has a huge majority in the Commons and three years of his term to run". Yep. And I'm opening the batting at Lords this summer. Labour MP argues cool heads must prevail: What happened with Mandelson was a terrible mistake and as Morgan says vetting needs to be sorted so it can never happen again. But the PM still has a huge majority in the Commons and three years of his term to run. Everyone needs to Labour MP argues cool heads must prevail: What happened with Mandelson was a terrible mistake and as Morgan says vetting needs to be sorted so it can never happen again. But the" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020851921280487604) 2026-02-09T13:26Z 202.3K followers, 30.6K engagements "So just to be clear. Today's big fightback has currently involved: a) Radio silence from the Cabinet b) The resignation of the No.10 Director of Communications c) A demand from the Scottish Labour Leader for Starmer to stand down. And it's still only 13.30" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020854035847299201) 2026-02-09T13:35Z 202.3K followers, 57.1K engagements "Sarwar calls for Starmer to go. Pointedly doesn't just stick to the Mandelson affair. Says there have been too many mistakes in Downing Street. Reflects the prevailing mood within the PLP" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020870520342786202) 2026-02-09T14:40Z 202.3K followers, 17.5K engagements "👀 NEW: Health Secretary Wes Streeting doorstepped by reporters in Westminster and asked if he has full confidence in Sir Keir Starmer refuses to reply. NEW: Health Secretary Wes Streeting doorstepped by reporters in Westminster and asked if he has full confidence in Sir Keir Starmer refuses to reply" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020871558516900170) 2026-02-09T14:45Z 202.3K followers, 30.8K engagements "For the first time since this crisis broke something has gone well for Keir Starmer. Sarwar has isolated himself by moving without support. Won't make any difference to Starmer's future. But given we're now living this crisis hour by hour it's worth acknowledging" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020883066126733538) 2026-02-09T15:30Z 202.3K followers, 25.6K engagements "PLP will now rally round Starmer tonight. He's probably safe now till the first Mandelson files start to drip out" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020886191961227667) 2026-02-09T15:43Z 202.3K followers, 31.2K engagements "👀 A minister says "weve all been made to tweet" messages of support. The message has gone out from Starmer's aides and allies. A minister says "weve all been made to tweet" messages of support. The message has gone out from Starmer's aides and allies" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020887662039597511) 2026-02-09T15:48Z 202.3K followers, 197.6K engagements "@michaelgove How'd it work out.:)" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020893297699336580) 2026-02-09T16:11Z 202.3K followers, 55.7K engagements "Er. Massive intervention by Angela Rayner. My prediction that Starmer will survive this crisis now seems rock solid. https://t.co/gwQBSzuWi1 Massive intervention by Angela Rayner. My prediction that Starmer will survive this crisis now seems rock solid. https://t.co/gwQBSzuWi1" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020920271989850153) 2026-02-09T17:58Z 202.3K followers, 36.5K engagements "And on it goes. BREAKING Wes Streeting has accused Number [--] of briefing against him over Anas Sarwar's call for Keir Starmer to quit Streeting categorically denied coordinating with Anas Sarwar today. He says he has the 'highest respect' for Sarwar but adds that he is 'his own man' He said BREAKING Wes Streeting has accused Number [--] of briefing against him over Anas Sarwar's call for Keir Starmer to quit Streeting categorically denied coordinating with Anas Sarwar today. He says he has the 'highest respect' for Sarwar but adds that he is 'his own man' He said" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020920724668678454) 2026-02-09T18:00Z 202.3K followers, 48.8K engagements "We've reached the point where what constitutes a good day for Keir Starmer is one in which: a) His Communication's Director resigns b) His Scottish leader calls on him to resign c) His Health Secretary (again) accuses Downing Street of briefing against him" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020921786276491452) 2026-02-09T18:04Z 202.3K followers, 52K engagements "Cabinet Minister told me yesterday "Wes is trying to get sacked". If that's his wish he's going the right way about it" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020940433367470160) 2026-02-09T19:18Z 202.3K followers, 50K engagements "Given the past week has been dominated by the Mandelson saga there is some indication Labour has reached the bedrock of it's support and that regardless of the nature of the crisis it has very little further to fall. YouGov / Sky / Times weekly voting intention CON 18%(nc) LAB 19%(nc) LDEM 14%(nc) RefUK 27%(+1) GRN 16%(-1) Note: Obviously no significant change here. While the fieldwork was Sunday and Monday responses are frontloaded so over half are from before news of McSweeney YouGov / Sky / Times weekly voting intention CON 18%(nc) LAB 19%(nc) LDEM 14%(nc) RefUK 27%(+1) GRN 16%(-1) Note:" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021132344321593832) 2026-02-10T08:01Z 202.3K followers, 46.1K engagements "Fair play to (what's left) of Downing Street. Skilful the way they timed the statements of support precisely to cut across the Sarwar announcement yesterday and left him swinging" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021139791065067683) 2026-02-10T08:30Z 202.3K followers, 19.7K engagements "@The_A_Disruptor It is curtains for Starmer" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021140496198811820) 2026-02-10T08:33Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements ""We need to give him a chance". 'We need to give him a chance to renew the government.' @Ed_Miliband says Labour has a 'duty to support' Keir Starmer. https://t.co/rE8GJwohu6 'We need to give him a chance to renew the government.' @Ed_Miliband says Labour has a 'duty to support' Keir Starmer. https://t.co/rE8GJwohu6" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021142238508491130) 2026-02-10T08:40Z 202.3K followers, 15.1K engagements "Feeling amongst some Ministers that if - and it's a big if - some way could be find to hold a new vote on scope of release of Mandelson documents Starmer could win it. Especially after the way Labour MPs drew back yesterday" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021148663771246635) 2026-02-10T09:06Z 202.3K followers, 35.6K engagements "@paul_astell @brodie_kayleigh Sorry" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021160027889848470) 2026-02-10T09:51Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements "@paul_astell @brodie_kayleigh Yes. Starmer's going to be gone soon. You disagree" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021161766772777123) 2026-02-10T09:58Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements "@paul_astell @brodie_kayleigh By the time of the next Labour conference" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021163639219143162) 2026-02-10T10:05Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements "When Labour MPs tweet these things do they think they're on some sort of private social media group that will not been seen by their actual constituents. Labour is delivering for this country. 🌹 Make no mistake. Today we move forward. [----] will be the year Britain gets its mojo back. ✅ https://t.co/DB6OJzdmIk Labour is delivering for this country. 🌹 Make no mistake. Today we move forward. [----] will be the year Britain gets its mojo back. ✅ https://t.co/DB6OJzdmIk" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021201910477488167) 2026-02-10T12:37Z 202.3K followers, 48.8K engagements "This is the key issue for Keir Starmer. Coming soon @Telegraph A key piece of the Mandelson puzzle remains. Starmer says he wasn't aware of the "depth" of his relationship with Epstein. But it was a matter of public record. So what exactly was he told about it by officials in the infamous "due diligence" document Coming soon @Telegraph A key piece of the Mandelson puzzle remains. Starmer says he wasn't aware of the "depth" of his relationship with Epstein. But it was a matter of public record. So what exactly was he told about it by officials in the infamous "due diligence" document" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021218075303928198) 2026-02-10T13:41Z 202.3K followers, 44.8K engagements "There's been criticism of Streeting for doing this. But his allies are responding by asking what choice did he have. "Starmer's people were running round telling everyone Wes was compromised by the e-mails" one told me. "So what's he supposed to do Just sit back and take it" 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 Scotland Yard has warned ministers not to publish their messages with as" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021220601931640952) 2026-02-10T13:51Z 202.3K followers, 56.4K engagements "Starmer again defining himself as the man who can defeat Reform. Let's see how that works out in Gorton. Keir Starmer takes aim at those who believe Labour should be having a 'fight with itself' instead of taking the fight to reform "There are some people in recent days who say that the Labour government should have a different fight. A fight with itself instead of a fight for the Keir Starmer takes aim at those who believe Labour should be having a 'fight with itself' instead of taking the fight to reform "There are some people in recent days who say that the Labour government should have a" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021243572087820455) 2026-02-10T15:23Z 202.3K followers, 31K engagements "Not sure who's putting this about. But literally no-one expects Keir Starmer to drive straight to the palace and tell the King "that's it. I'm done". When he goes he'll obviously wait till a new leader is elected then step down as Prime Minister. Like every other Prime Minister has done. If Keir Starmer quits with immediate effect we get two prime ministers in quick success under Labour rules https://t.co/WF69CWSjZX If Keir Starmer quits with immediate effect we get two prime ministers in quick success under Labour rules https://t.co/WF69CWSjZX" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021244263745425567) 2026-02-10T15:26Z 202.3K followers, 62.5K engagements "Hang on. Again we were told all this had been looked into at the time of his appointment. 🚨EXC Starmer's ex-comms chief turned Labour peer suspended over links to sex offender https://t.co/qjL6lPzO1H 🚨EXC Starmer's ex-comms chief turned Labour peer suspended over links to sex offender https://t.co/qjL6lPzO1H" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021275766491607420) 2026-02-10T17:31Z 202.3K followers, 42.8K engagements "Palantir is a ticking time-bomb under Starmer. Thought there are so many others its not clear which will detonate first" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021304133014159785) 2026-02-10T19:23Z 202.3K followers, 38.8K engagements "Its worth remembering that it wasnt Partygate that ultimately did for Boris. It was actually Pincher. Anyway heres that story 👇🏻 https://t.co/xb9TMTFZvk Understand No 10s position is that they didnt know Matthew Doyle had *campaigned* for Sean Morton when he was appointed. But they *did* know about it two weeks before he was sworn in because of @Gabriel_Pogrunds Anyway heres that story 👇🏻 https://t.co/xb9TMTFZvk Understand No 10s position is that they didnt know Matthew Doyle had *campaigned* for Sean Morton when he was appointed. But they *did* know about it two weeks before he was sworn" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021306143708950666) 2026-02-10T19:31Z 202.3K followers, 29.7K engagements "Blimey I think the more pressing question is: was Peter Mandelson a Russian asset I think the more pressing question is: was Peter Mandelson a Russian asset" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021307389723418868) 2026-02-10T19:36Z 202.3K followers, 31.4K engagements "Yesterday Labour very skilfully managed to mitigate the crisis for a few hours. This has poured petrol back on the flames. Exactly what is the new evidence that has emerged to justify this decision. Labour Suspends Peer And Former Starmer Spin Doctor Over Links To Sex Offender https://t.co/eJFqufdZ77 Labour Suspends Peer And Former Starmer Spin Doctor Over Links To Sex Offender https://t.co/eJFqufdZ77" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021308363137503471) 2026-02-10T19:40Z 202.3K followers, 29.2K engagements "May just be me. But a pattern seems to be emerging here. .@Steven_Swinford and @Geri_E_L_Scott are (as ever) on the money. No10 knew about Doyle's campaigning for paedophile Morton several weeks before proceeding with his peerage. This is because we put it on the front page of the Sunday Times. Yet Downing St also independently .@Steven_Swinford and @Geri_E_L_Scott are (as ever) on the money. No10 knew about Doyle's campaigning for paedophile Morton several weeks before proceeding with his peerage. This is because we put it on the front page of the Sunday Times. Yet Downing St also" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021308683955667224) 2026-02-10T19:41Z 202.3K followers, 48.6K engagements "The Labour Party is turning into a Brass Eye sketch. A Labour MP has been suspended after associating with a pedophile who disguised themselves as a school. BREAK: Sky News understands Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has had the Holyrood whip removed over her friendship with a convicted paedophile. @SkyNews BREAK: Sky News understands Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has had the Holyrood whip removed over her friendship with a convicted paedophile. @SkyNews" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021315023491002812) 2026-02-10T20:07Z 202.3K followers, 76K engagements "Sorry. But how can she say he should be stripped of his peerage if the investigation is still ongoing. Anna Turley Labour Party chair tells @MattBarbet on @SkyNewsPolitics - That Matthew Doyle should be stripped of his peerage - That action had been taken once the fact he had been campaigning for Morton came to light (not the case @Gabriel_Pogrund reported it in Dec) - Anna Turley Labour Party chair tells @MattBarbet on @SkyNewsPolitics - That Matthew Doyle should be stripped of his peerage - That action had been taken once the fact he had been campaigning for Morton came to light (not the" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021322770110357820) 2026-02-10T20:37Z 202.3K followers, 19.6K engagements "This evening the Prime Ministers view appears to be if you knowingly associate with a paedophile you should be immediately suspended from the Labour Party. Fine. But why wasnt that his position when he read the Mandelson due diligence file" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021356696271233283) 2026-02-10T22:52Z 202.3K followers, 37.4K engagements "OK Arsenal fans be honest. You can chose one. You win the title. Or Spurs get relegated. Go" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021358366501790171) 2026-02-10T22:59Z 202.3K followers, 28.7K engagements "The answer to this question of course is Labours priority is not having a consistent position on sexual abuse allegations. Its about protecting Keir Starmer. Its only at the point he became vulnerable that they acted. This evening the Prime Ministers view appears to be if you knowingly associate with a paedophile you should be immediately suspended from the Labour Party. Fine. But why wasnt that his position when he read the Mandelson due diligence file https://t.co/LVXQQUvi6J This evening the Prime Ministers view appears to be if you knowingly associate with a paedophile you should be" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021360210624065851) 2026-02-10T23:06Z 202.3K followers, 18.4K engagements "@MatthewStadlen Again because I assumed that if he was being appointed the cabinet office and security services must have done due diligence and reported the reports were inaccurate and he was in the clear. What's Starmer's rationale" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021375368876392722) 2026-02-11T00:06Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "@MatthewStadlen It's a pretty hefty assumption to have made that the man appointed UK ambassador to Washington had been subject to vetting by the cabinet office and the security services" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021483506086576534) 2026-02-11T07:16Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements "Peter Mandelson's fall has brought about the final death of New Labour. We should not mourn its passing Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15546875/DAN-HODGES-Starmer-survived-political-near-death-experience-skin-teeth-insiders-say-late-save-party.htmlico=authors_pagination_desktop https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15546875/DAN-HODGES-Starmer-survived-political-near-death-experience-skin-teeth-insiders-say-late-save-party.htmlico=authors_pagination_desktop" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021495174195708413) 2026-02-11T08:03Z 202.3K followers, 29.2K engagements "Sorry this is getting ridiculous. Starmer knew. He didn't act. It was only because @Gabriel_Pogrund kept pushing and Starmer felt the issue had become a thereat to his personal position that he finally did something. .@Georgia_Gould is asked about Keir Starmer giving a peerage to someone who had campaigned for someone who'd been charged with possessing and distributing indecent images of children Gould says the PM didn't know & the vetting needs to be better. Spot a pattern here https://t.co/FJqyXASmGM .@Georgia_Gould is asked about Keir Starmer giving a peerage to someone who had campaigned" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021497567696257304) 2026-02-11T08:12Z 202.3K followers, 40.9K engagements "No hang on. Forget the vetting process. Downing Street were aware in December of the full facts because of the @Gabriel_Pogrund article. It wasn't a problem then. So why is it a problem now. We're not disputing that the process wasn't good enough. Minister @Georgia_Gould says the vetting process for appointments to the House of Lords "has to change" in light of the decision to remove the whip fromMatthew Doyle over his connection to Sean Morton. https://t.co/Cldmw0fWHL We're not disputing that the process wasn't good enough. Minister @Georgia_Gould says the vetting process for appointments to" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021505506763022692) 2026-02-11T08:44Z 202.3K followers, 23.1K engagements "They're right. And he will. Majority Of Brits Believe Keir Starmer Should Resign Over Mandelson Scandal https://t.co/OSuV2TO0fg Majority Of Brits Believe Keir Starmer Should Resign Over Mandelson Scandal https://t.co/OSuV2TO0fg" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021551561303114041) 2026-02-11T11:47Z 202.3K followers, 25.8K engagements "Ed Davey actually pins Starmer down. Starmer incredibly responds with a rant about austerity" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021558496064401823) 2026-02-11T12:14Z 202.3K followers, 28.1K engagements "Stephen Flynn nails down Starmer. Asks the question Badenoch strangely didn't ask. Will he release the Doyle documentation" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021559401144782930) 2026-02-11T12:18Z 202.3K followers, 13.9K engagements "Starmer's evasiveness on Doyle was actually worse than on Mandelson. Didn't even attempt to justify his actions. Just raged at the people asking the questions. Very clear he's worried about this" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021560128991113418) 2026-02-11T12:21Z 202.3K followers, 38.4K engagements "The thing I find incredible is that some Labour MPs genuinely seem to think it will be possible for Starmer to "move on" from all this. After his evasiveness at PMQs we've now got a whole new media cycle that will be devoted to Doyle. Then it'll go back to Mandelson. And on" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021563558358831521) 2026-02-11T12:34Z 202.3K followers, 38.6K engagements "This is important. Starmer is very worried about this. Starmer losing his rag at #PMQs over qs about his habit of appointing paedophile apologists. Rants at Kemi Badenoch about Partygate and screams at Ed Davey about austerity. Seems to have touched a nerve Starmer losing his rag at #PMQs over qs about his habit of appointing paedophile apologists. Rants at Kemi Badenoch about Partygate and screams at Ed Davey about austerity. Seems to have touched a nerve" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021569408322109924) 2026-02-11T12:58Z 202.3K followers, 68.9K engagements "Correct. But Davey and Flynn bailed her out. 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 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" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021570491387912215) 2026-02-11T13:02Z 202.3K followers, 62.4K engagements "This was the tell. Starmer's repose here clearly demonstrated he knows he's got something to hide. 🚨 WATCH Ed Davey asks Starmer if he still stands by past comments that refusing responsibility convinces people nothing can improve Starmer angrily hits back: "One of the reasons was austerity. he should take accountability for what he's inflicted on this country" #PMQs https://t.co/Db1r20pAZv 🚨 WATCH Ed Davey asks Starmer if he still stands by past comments that refusing responsibility convinces people nothing can improve Starmer angrily hits back: "One of the reasons was austerity. he should" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021571275118768160) 2026-02-11T13:05Z 202.3K followers, 58.1K engagements "As I sad; Starmers position is unraveling. Again. NEW: No10 sources admit Keir Starmer found out that Matthew Doyle campaigned for Sean Morton when the Sunday Times reported it on December [--]. Unclear why it took the PM until yesterday to remove the Labour whip from him. NEW: No10 sources admit Keir Starmer found out that Matthew Doyle campaigned for Sean Morton when the Sunday Times reported it on December [--]. Unclear why it took the PM until yesterday to remove the Labour whip from him" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021575454302302700) 2026-02-11T13:22Z 202.3K followers, 46.7K engagements "So no different to the men. Just brush the awkward stuff under the carpet. Keir Starmer told the Womens PLP he wants to root out structural misogyny An MP in the room said the meeting was forward looking with barely any mention of Peter Mandelson or Matthew Doyle Keir Starmer told the Womens PLP he wants to root out structural misogyny An MP in the room said the meeting was forward looking with barely any mention of Peter Mandelson or Matthew Doyle" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021596061597302965) 2026-02-11T14:43Z 202.3K followers, 22.5K engagements "@observer_2004 Eating a pizza. Turning a blind eye to pedophiles. Yep. Exactly the same" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021598183516782707) 2026-02-11T14:52Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements "We are currently witnessing in real time the cognitive dissonance that has consumed Labour. "We have to take a stand against Farage and Reform and the populists" they cry. Fine. Then stop defending a PM who keeps elevating every paedo's mate in sight" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021607924670373946) 2026-02-11T15:31Z 202.3K followers, 45.4K engagements "But apparently she and her colleagues didnt think it was important to raise his peerage for someone who had campaigned for a man who held indecent images of girls as young as ten. NEW: Furious female Labour MPs have told Keir Starmer to appoint a woman as his de facto deputy to oversee a complete culture change in Downing Street after a series of scandals they say exposed a No [--] boys club. Harriet Harman urged the PM to revive the role of first NEW: Furious female Labour MPs have told Keir Starmer to appoint a woman as his de facto deputy to oversee a complete culture change in Downing" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021624275732722003) 2026-02-11T16:36Z 202.3K followers, 41K engagements "Ah. So all of a sudden were being told it was raised Exc: Keir Starmer has been warned by female Labour MPs the party risks looking like a "paedo protectors party". The private comments came in this afternoon's meeting of the Women's PLP. Among them Emma Lewell told the PM about her anger having spent years working in child Exc: Keir Starmer has been warned by female Labour MPs the party risks looking like a "paedo protectors party". The private comments came in this afternoon's meeting of the Women's PLP. Among them Emma Lewell told the PM about her anger having spent years working in child" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021657502170194117) 2026-02-11T18:48Z 202.3K followers, 41.6K engagements "Todays been a significant corrective for Labour MPs. For [--] hours they were believing their own hype about Starmer fighting back. Now they realise the reality. You cant spin away a crisis this big" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021702308212441290) 2026-02-11T21:46Z 202.3K followers, 76.2K engagements "Thank God the chaos of the Tory years is over. Wild Lobby briefing where No10 repeatedly cant say who the current Cabinet Secretary is 🤯 Wild Lobby briefing where No10 repeatedly cant say who the current Cabinet Secretary is 🤯" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021921547322032408) 2026-02-12T12:17Z 202.3K followers, 35.1K engagements "@MatthewStadlen But as I say if Boris had done it you wouldn't be saying it was "a bad decision". You'd be saying it was an issue of fundamental national importance and a resigning matter. You wouldn't be saying "can we all talk about policy instead"" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022256384293658730) 2026-02-13T10:27Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "I think Kemi Badenoch made a mistake there. By launching a political attack she brought the Labour whips and benches into play. She stood have stayed on Doyle and been forensic like she was last week" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021558210130575527) 2026-02-11T12:13Z 202.3K followers, 11.4K engagements "The latest No.10 pedophile scandal has revealed the truth. Far from seeking to tackle abuses by powerful men Keir Starmer's primary concern is the protection of another powerful man. One that goes by the name of Keir Starmer Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15551645/Keir-Starmer-paedophile-scandal-sexual-abuse-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_desktop https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15551645/Keir-Starmer-paedophile-scandal-sexual-abuse-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_desktop" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021864573746172227) 2026-02-12T08:30Z 202.3K followers, 50.9K engagements "The revelation Tim Allan was delegated by Keir Starmer to investigate the Doyle appointment underlines what I've written today. Starmer viewed it exclusively as a potential communications problem rather than a deeper issue of ethics or propriety" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021901776623182259) 2026-02-12T10:58Z 202.3K followers, 30.7K engagements "I'm not sure there will be a successor. Tim Allan has resigned as No10 director of communications. His successor will be Keir Starmer's 5th spin chief (and the *13th* in No10 since I started working at the i in 2019). Tim Allan has resigned as No10 director of communications. His successor will be Keir Starmer's 5th spin chief (and the *13th* in No10 since I started working at the i in 2019)" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020817093927616908) 2026-02-09T11:08Z 202.3K followers, 49.6K engagements "Worth keeping an eye on this. I understand Starmer is planning some sort of fresh attempt to limit what gets published over the Mandelson saga. Recognition the first Tory motion is so broad it will lead to disaster. 🚨 NEW: The Cabinet Office has asked all Ministers not to follow Wes Streeting in publishing their messages with Peter Mandelson @JackElsom 🚨 NEW: The Cabinet Office has asked all Ministers not to follow Wes Streeting in publishing their messages with Peter Mandelson @JackElsom" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021147902689607786) 2026-02-10T09:03Z 202.3K followers, 87.7K engagements "The Met can get back in their box. This is a national issue that goes to the heart of the governance of the country. Just get on with your job. NEW: The Met has said that publishing messages from Mandelson could damage its investigation - after Wes Streeting released his WhatsApps. Met spox says it is "vital due process is followed so that our criminal investigation and any potential prosecution is not compromised. NEW: The Met has said that publishing messages from Mandelson could damage its investigation - after Wes Streeting released his WhatsApps. Met spox says it is "vital due process is" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021213113039593959) 2026-02-10T13:22Z 202.3K followers, 41.9K engagements "Fantastic piece on the decline and fall of Keir Starmer. The biggest piece Ive written for the Spectator - [----] words on how Starmer blew it. Packed with new details telling quotes and analysis - every last bit of it from a Labour source https://t.co/VvlzmzHNJQ The biggest piece Ive written for the Spectator - [----] words on how Starmer blew it. Packed with new details telling quotes and analysis - every last bit of it from a Labour source https://t.co/VvlzmzHNJQ" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022042048896110810) 2026-02-12T20:16Z 202.3K followers, 69.8K engagements "Or lets imagine what Matthew would be tweeting if it was Boris Johnson who had been caught elevating the friends of notorious pedophiles to Ambassadorships and the Lords Imagine if the focus of our media was policy rather than anonymous political briefings and sensationalism. Imagine if the focus of our media was policy rather than anonymous political briefings and sensationalism" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022253123222528337) 2026-02-13T10:14Z 202.3K followers, 62K engagements "As we know making it to Munich has historically always worked out well for British Prime Ministers. Labour adviser told tells Playbook that in the depths of this weeks crisis Starmer just wanted to make it to Munich. Labour adviser told tells Playbook that in the depths of this weeks crisis Starmer just wanted to make it to Munich" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022263524823650730) 2026-02-13T10:56Z 202.3K followers, 30.9K engagements "Mark my words. We've only just started to scratch the surface of the Russian involvement in the Epstein scandal" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2018715069425557885) 2026-02-03T15:55Z 202.3K followers, 828.8K engagements "I thought he was in a perfectly strong position all along and wed all been making it up Keir Starmer: I ended the week much stronger than I started it and thats a good place to be. My party is completely united in defence and security. Reform are pro Putin. But there is a v strong feeling among right minded politicians that we stick together on Ukraine. Keir Starmer: I ended the week much stronger than I started it and thats a good place to be. My party is completely united in defence and security. Reform are pro Putin. But there is a v strong feeling among right minded politicians that we" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022614811574436013) 2026-02-14T10:12Z 202.3K followers, 41.9K engagements "Keir Starmer promised change. But the past week has shown his premiership to be as duplicitous hypocritical mendacious and self-serving as any of his predecessors Mail Plus https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15560039/DAN-HODGES-Ill-never-turn-staff-Starmer-said-Try-telling-trio-just-thrown-bus.htmllogin=&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15560039/DAN-HODGES-Ill-never-turn-staff-Starmer-said-Try-telling-trio-just-thrown-bus.htmllogin=&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022721573627768955) 2026-02-14T17:16Z 202.3K followers, 52.1K engagements "Jesus. @Gabriel_Pogrund and I were the subject of a disgraceful smear campaign just for doing our jobs Im proud that The Sunday Times is calling it out on the front page tomorrow Labour activists paid for smear campaign against journalists https://t.co/Uw9UjNJtzm @Gabriel_Pogrund and I were the subject of a disgraceful smear campaign just for doing our jobs Im proud that The Sunday Times is calling it out on the front page tomorrow Labour activists paid for smear campaign against journalists https://t.co/Uw9UjNJtzm" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022798345517842674) 2026-02-14T22:21Z 202.3K followers, 54.7K engagements "@DylanTeague @JamesEFoster No his politics are ultimately duplicitous hypocritical mendacious and self-serving. And you can say the same about every Prime Minister over the past century. That's separate from their individual personality" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022805549335687323) 2026-02-14T22:49Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements "As I've written this evening can we please stop pretending Keir Starmer represents some sort of "change" to the traditional political order. The Pogrund/Yorke revelations demonstrate he is just as politically cynical and manipulative as his predecessors" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022807748346282468) 2026-02-14T22:58Z 202.3K followers, 84.5K engagements "For years the voters have complained "they're all the same". Last week Keir Starmer proved they are right Mail on Sunday https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15560039/DAN-HODGES-Ill-never-turn-staff-Starmer-said-Try-telling-trio-just-thrown-bus.htmllogin=&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15560039/DAN-HODGES-Ill-never-turn-staff-Starmer-said-Try-telling-trio-just-thrown-bus.htmllogin=&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022956299462586499) 2026-02-15T08:49Z 202.3K followers, 29.5K engagements "This is something to keep a very close eye on in the coming days. Senior Whitehall sources believe Chris Wormald was sacked because he was taking "too liberal" an interpretation of which Mandelson files could be released. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15560667/Starmer-backing-Cabinet-Secretary-frontrunner-Dame-Antonia-Romeo-shell-suppress-release-private-Mandelson-messages.htmlns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=social-twitter_mailonline" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022958266826055723) 2026-02-15T08:56Z 202.3K followers, 300.6K engagements "Has there ever been a more quintessentially British scandal. 🔺 BREAKING: The estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon and former SNP chief executive is alleged to have used party funds illicitly to buy a [------] campervan for his own use https://t.co/ozEHUaFPK6 🔺 BREAKING: The estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon and former SNP chief executive is alleged to have used party funds illicitly to buy a [------] campervan for his own use https://t.co/ozEHUaFPK6" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022266877712458199) 2026-02-13T11:09Z 202.3K followers, 108.9K engagements "One thing we need clarity on. Do Ministers believe the Humble Address on Mandelson requires release of all communications from his time as ambassador (excluding those with national security and diplomatic implications). Or only those specifically relating to his appointment" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022999098476187779) 2026-02-15T11:39Z 202.3K followers, 20.8K engagements "It can now be revealed Peter Mandelson was first targeted by Russian security services in [----]. They believed they had a close relationship with him. They knew about his links with Epstein from [----]. So how did Keir Starmer not know Mail Plus https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15537807/From-Russians-Americans-spies-Civil-Service-knew-truth-Mandelson-except-Keir-Starmer-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_mobile&login&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020188508330086580) 2026-02-07T17:30Z 202.3K followers, 109.3K engagements "RT @grahamstuart: Seemed like one hell of a coincidence" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2023053597953704176) 2026-02-15T15:15Z 202.3K followers, [--] engagements "@YoxTweets They're not getting their land back" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/1978031883251311037) 2025-10-14T09:35Z 202.3K followers, 22M engagements "Wes Streeting was right. GDP grew 0.1% in Quarter [--] (Oct to Dec) [----]. Services showed no growth (0.0%) while production grew (+1.2%) and construction contracted (-2.1%). Read the article ➡ https://t.co/AzIXN1MFol https://t.co/HDeqrKDWVB GDP grew 0.1% in Quarter [--] (Oct to Dec) [----]. Services showed no growth (0.0%) while production grew (+1.2%) and construction contracted (-2.1%). Read the article ➡ https://t.co/AzIXN1MFol https://t.co/HDeqrKDWVB" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021879523172651328) 2026-02-12T09:30Z 202.3K followers, 26.7K engagements "Taking responsibility latest. The Cabinet Secretary is the latest person Keir Starmer has thrown under the bus to save his own skin. The Cabinet Secretary is the latest person Keir Starmer has thrown under the bus to save his own skin" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022031136126542316) 2026-02-12T19:32Z 202.3K followers, 28.9K engagements "But the Prime Minister did. Unlike Dan I didnt celebrate Mandelsons appointment. https://t.co/MqKs99K2F2 Unlike Dan I didnt celebrate Mandelsons appointment. https://t.co/MqKs99K2F2" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022255381146145178) 2026-02-13T10:23Z 202.3K followers, 36.4K engagements "@MatthewStadlen So just to be clear you think the main issue is my advocating his appointment (without access to the cabinet office and security service vetting Starmer had access to) rather than the Prime Minister's actual appointment of him" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022273044048208190) 2026-02-13T11:34Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "Ed Miliband - who Tom did such a great job of guiding to No.10 - literally said the Labour Party were "staring into a black hole" at the start of the week. I really wish Keir would just appoint him so we can draw a line under these desperate fawning efforts to get a job. The BBC was not the most over-excited media outlet during this weeks frenzied spasm about the PM. But with right wing commentators like @MrHarryCole and @afneil - who usually foam and froth at mere mention of the BBC - now pouring rare praise on its coverage somethings wrong. The BBC was not the most over-excited media outlet" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022343528832192821) 2026-02-13T16:14Z 202.3K followers, 46K engagements "RT @KevinASchofield: The frenzied spasm about the PM came about because the leader of Scottish Labour called on him to resign. Any journ" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022343660977922331) 2026-02-13T16:14Z 202.3K followers, [--] engagements "@MatthewStadlen Oh mate seriously. Is this what were going to be getting from you from now on. The greatest hits" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022437364862169466) 2026-02-13T22:26Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "RT @btharris93: One of the biggest mistakes Starmer and his team made in opposition was portraying themselves as squeaky clean grown-ups" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022813893525983718) 2026-02-14T23:23Z 202.3K followers, [--] engagements "With the sacking of Chris Wormald and the appointment of Antonia Romeo Keir Starmer has effectively declared war on the Civil Service. And there is a golden rule. When Ministers go to war with the Civil Service the Civil Service always wins" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022205182269173835) 2026-02-13T07:04Z 202.3K followers, 68.7K engagements "All these Labour women MPs running around putting forward their pet theories about how to deal with the Boys Club. I know it may be crazy but how about not propping up the bloke who established it. Then actually electing a woman as leader. For the first time in a century" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022398613419401600) 2026-02-13T19:52Z 202.3K followers, 49.9K engagements "@JamesEFoster You really are incapable of distinguishing between the politics and the personal aren't you. You genuinely do feel the need to channel hatred towards anyone who happens to share a different political viewpoint" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022802454354526429) 2026-02-14T22:37Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements "Wes Streeting admits to Mandelson the Government has no growth strategy. Like I said we've got months and months of this to come. Again the idea Starmer can move on from this is for the birds. Text exchange between Wes Streeting and Peter Mandelson part of a much wider batch provided by Streeting's team Streeting said the government has "no growth strategy at all" https://t.co/GchPN9JWch Text exchange between Wes Streeting and Peter Mandelson part of a much wider batch provided by Streeting's team Streeting said the government has "no growth strategy at all" https://t.co/GchPN9JWch" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2020940563831456102) 2026-02-09T19:19Z 202.3K followers, 105.9K engagements "Keir Starmer is becoming as unlucky with pedophiles and their mates as Jeremy Corbyn was with anti-semites" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2021552433386897582) 2026-02-11T11:50Z 202.3K followers, 58.8K engagements "Sources in several parties starting to point to some strange betting patterns around Gorton and Denton. Greens odds have been shortening all week. But that's not reflecting what anyone is picking up on the ground" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022344260226634167) 2026-02-13T16:16Z 202.3K followers, 126.2K engagements "This tweet is going to require some explanation. This is nonsense. APCO were asked to look into a suspected illegal hack which had nothing to do with UK journalists at Sunday Times Guardian or any other brilliant UK newspaper. APCOs investigation never fully got to the bottom of this. Those who know me know I think the https://t.co/DFP3wlLLUQ This is nonsense. APCO were asked to look into a suspected illegal hack which had nothing to do with UK journalists at Sunday Times Guardian or any other brilliant UK newspaper. APCOs investigation never fully got to the bottom of this. Those who know me" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2022808393870688585) 2026-02-14T23:01Z 202.3K followers, 55.9K engagements "RT @TomTugendhat: Im not going to keep going on this. If you want to criticise Rishi - fine. I get that. If you want to say Farage was rig" [X Link](https://x.com/DPJHodges/status/2023087157724770720) 2026-02-15T17:29Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"On Thursday the British Prime Minister will visit Washington for one of the most important summits since the the Second World War. He's trying to bring security and pace to Europe. And over the next few days watch how many so-called "patriots" are desperate for him to fail"
X Link 2025-02-23T10:09Z 202.3K followers, 284.9K engagements
"The only people who are going to hate those cheers more than Trump are the Trump and Putin apologists and appeasers here in Britain. 🚨 Keir Starmer told Zelenskyy after he hugged him on Downing Street: "As you heard from the cheers in the street outside you have the full backing of the United Kingdom. That is the people of the UK coming out to demonstrate how much they support you & the people of Ukraine" 🚨 Keir Starmer told Zelenskyy after he hugged him on Downing Street: "As you heard from the cheers in the street outside you have the full backing of the United Kingdom. That is the people"
X Link 2025-03-01T18:01Z 202.3K followers, 64K engagements
"On Angela Rayner. People can debate whether shed be the right person to appeal to the voters I think shed prove more popular than many people think. But if Starmer goes whilst in Government the voters dont get a say. Labour members do. And at the moment shes nailed on"
X Link 2025-05-10T17:24Z 202.3K followers, 221.9K engagements
"This is where politics starts to eat itself. Today it was announced borrowing and spending are soaring. So what is the Government's response To float out a story they will increase spending by abolishing the [--] child cap. Solely to try and save the Deputy Leadership contest"
X Link 2025-09-19T16:46Z 202.3K followers, 46.5K engagements
"This is what the Trump Administration said about the Chagos deal. "Today the United States welcomed the historic agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territoryspecifically the Chagos Archipelago. President Trump expressed his support for this monumental achievement during his meeting with Prime Minister Starmer at the White House. Following a comprehensive interagency review the Trump Administration determined that this agreement secures the long-term stable and effective operation of the joint U.S.-UK military facility"
X Link 2026-01-20T10:09Z 202.3K followers, 88.6K engagements
"This is literally what they said at the time. "Today the United States welcomed the historic agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territoryspecifically the Chagos Archipelago. President Trump expressed his support for this monumental achievement during his meeting with Prime Minister Starmer at the White House. Following a comprehensive interagency review the Trump Administration determined that this agreement secures the long-term stable and effective operation of the joint U.S.-UK military facility at Diego Garcia. We"
X Link 2026-01-20T10:11Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"It's quite incredible to see so many so called "patriots" actively siding with a foreign head of state purely because Starmer is his target. I bow to no-one in my criticism of our Prime Minister. But we are still British right. A sovereign power. Not the 51st US state"
X Link 2026-01-20T10:23Z 202.3K followers, 246.5K engagements
"@JackBMontgomery They may well do if they think it's a different Tory party"
X Link 2026-01-29T10:44Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Genuinely strange thing. Reform are usually first out of the blocks on any major scandal involving the British political establishment. But on Epstein it's tumbleweed"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:50Z 202.3K followers, 238.4K engagements
"This is crucial. A note on the timeline: Gordon Brown says he asked the Cabinet Secretary to investigate Mandelson leaks on [--] September That was before Mandelson was sacked as ambassador On [--] September Starmer told PMQs he still had confidence in Mandelson He was sacked on [--] September A note on the timeline: Gordon Brown says he asked the Cabinet Secretary to investigate Mandelson leaks on [--] September That was before Mandelson was sacked as ambassador On [--] September Starmer told PMQs he still had confidence in Mandelson He was sacked on [--] September"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:20Z 202.3K followers, 52.9K engagements
"Reform sources telling me they put out a statement yesterday calling for a police investigation into Mandelson. And Nigel Farage apparently said it was "embarrassing" for the Prime Minister"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:29Z 202.3K followers, 33.7K engagements
"I genuinely find it staggering so much focus is on whether Peter Mandelson will remain in the Lords. This is so far from the heart of this issue it's not even in the same solar system. Starmer responds. A Downing Street spokesman says: It is right that Peter Mandelson will no longer be a member of the House of Lords. As the Prime Minister said this morning Peter Mandelson let his country down." Starmer responds. A Downing Street spokesman says: It is right that Peter Mandelson will no longer be a member of the House of Lords. As the Prime Minister said this morning Peter Mandelson let his"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:00Z 202.2K followers, 90.2K engagements
"@ArthurMuir1901 I am dead certain of major Russian involvement"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:00Z 202.3K followers, 47.5K engagements
"Mandelson/Epstein is the biggest domestic political scandal of my lifetime. But Keir Starmer claims to have known nothing about it. I dont believe him Mail Plus https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15524377/Mandelson-Epstein-biggest-political-scandal-lifetime-writes-DAN-HODGES-senior-Whitehall-source-told-murky-truth-dont-believe-Prime-Minister.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15524377/Mandelson-Epstein-biggest-political-scandal-lifetime-writes-DAN-HODGES-senior-Whitehall-source-told-murky-truth-dont-believe-Prime-Minister.html"
X Link 2026-02-03T19:32Z 202.3K followers, 125.4K engagements
"Think people are still struggling to understand what's happening. Peter Mandelson is a radioactive isotope. And he's now welded permanently to Keir Starmer. The idea this can be managed by removing McSweeney or some clever spin or hiding behind the cabinet office is nuts"
X Link 2026-02-04T10:01Z 202.3K followers, 41.3K engagements
"Keir Starmer finally admits he was aware Mandelson had continued his relationship with Epstein at the time he appointed him. Pretty damaging admission"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:10Z 202.2K followers, 26.2K engagements
"I thought Starmer would effectively stonewall today. Im pretty shocked he appears so badly prepared for Kemi Badenochs line of questioning"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:15Z 202.3K followers, 30.6K engagements
"This is the key. Everyone has been working on the assumption Starmer was unaware of Mandelsons ongoing relationship until the email dump. Now hes admitted thats not the case Im not sure what his defence is. I knew he kept hanging with the paedophile. Just not how often. In the end Starmer has now admitted appointing the paedos pal as ambassador - knowing thats what he was. That comes down to judgement not process In the end Starmer has now admitted appointing the paedos pal as ambassador - knowing thats what he was. That comes down to judgement not process"
X Link 2026-02-04T12:41Z 202.2K followers, 57.1K engagements
"To be precise Angela Rayners calling the shots NEW: Kemi Badenoch claims victory on forcing No10 to let the intelligence and security committee sift the Mandelson Papers. A Conservative spokesman said: Kemi forced Starmer to admit hed known Mandelson was still hanging out with Epstein after the child sex conviction and NEW: Kemi Badenoch claims victory on forcing No10 to let the intelligence and security committee sift the Mandelson Papers. A Conservative spokesman said: Kemi forced Starmer to admit hed known Mandelson was still hanging out with Epstein after the child sex conviction and"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:55Z 202.3K followers, 31.6K engagements
"Might just be me but I think senior former members of the cabinet and senior diplomats palling around with convicted child abusers with the Prime Ministers knowledge is one of those things that really matters. At a time when politics feels divisive it's important to hold onto what really matters. 👉 Half a million kids out of poverty 👉 Ground rent capped at [---] 👉 Sick pay for low earners 👉 Zero hour contracts banned Real answers. Real change. https://t.co/UzQY9sALnv At a time when politics feels divisive it's important to hold onto what really matters. 👉 Half a million kids out of poverty"
X Link 2026-02-04T16:54Z 202.2K followers, 68K engagements
"Understand senior Labour Ministers have told Starmer Morgan McSweeney needs to go tonight if he wants to save his premiership"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:15Z 202.3K followers, 247.8K engagements
"Minster tells me No.10 are considering clarifying remarks from Starmer over answer he gave to Kemi Badenoch about knowing about Mandelsons continuation of his relationship with Epstein"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:18Z 202.3K followers, 51.7K engagements
"Just to be clear we are way beyond the point McSweeneys resignation can save Starmer"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:19Z 202.3K followers, 133.7K engagements
"I can't believe he's seriously planning to still give this speech. Keir Starmer will try to move on from the Mandelson scandal by making a speech calling for a "tolerant decent and respectful" UK. The Tories say "its hard to overstate the absurdity" of him doing so given he made Mandelson our ambassador to America. https://t.co/SulnTcpkXv Keir Starmer will try to move on from the Mandelson scandal by making a speech calling for a "tolerant decent and respectful" UK. The Tories say "its hard to overstate the absurdity" of him doing so given he made Mandelson our ambassador to America."
X Link 2026-02-05T09:16Z 202.3K followers, 60.8K engagements
"Just one other thing. If anybody seriously thinks we have reached the bottom of the allegations about Mandelson Epstein Russia and what Starmer knew (or should have known) they're living in cloud-cuckoo land"
X Link 2026-02-05T09:27Z 202.3K followers, 48K engagements
"This shows how No.10's communication's strategy over Mandelson has now completely collapsed. Steve Reed blindly regurgitating the line "None of this was known at the time" when yesterday Keir Starmer literally admitted to parliament he did know at the time. Susanna Reid: "We are looking at photographs of Lord Mandelson with Epstein" @SteveReedMP: "Photographs that came out after he'd been appointed. None of this was known at the time" Except the photos shown were available at the time #GMB https://t.co/cm0EdnQHqk Susanna Reid: "We are looking at photographs of Lord Mandelson with Epstein""
X Link 2026-02-05T09:35Z 202.3K followers, 55.8K engagements
"My understanding is Starmer will try to "clarify" his statement yesterday. Will say he was aware of REPORTS Mandelson had continued to associate with Epstein but Mandelson denied them and he took him on good faith. I think that will only further damage him. But it's the plan"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:01Z 202.2K followers, 38.3K engagements
"Nigel Farage listing the main components of the Epstein/Mandelson scandal. But unless I missed it he failed to mention the Russian angle. Which is central to the whole thing"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:19Z 202.3K followers, 111.3K engagements
"Keir Starmer currently talking about the football league pyramid in what is by some distance the most politically tone deaf speech Ive ever seen. Cannot believe hes just ploughing on like this"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:34Z 202.3K followers, 31.7K engagements
"Peter are you hanging with a known paedophile. Nope. Perfect. Heres your ticket to Washington"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:51Z 202.2K followers, 42.7K engagements
"Keir Starmer genuinely wants the nation to believe that this photo which was in the initial file submitted to him on Mandelson is of two men who barely know each other"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:55Z 202.3K followers, 30.6K engagements
"That press conference has made things incalculably worse for Starmer. He could - just - try and defend the line he believed Mandelson when he said he cut off the relationship. But not that he barely knew him. Id now be surprised if Starmer is still PM this time next week"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:59Z 202.3K followers, 146K engagements
"Keir Starmer was former DPP. He claims he believed the man on the left when he told him he never took hospitality from the man on the right. Even though he was in possession of this photo. How did anyone ever got to jail when he was in charge"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:09Z 202.2K followers, 19.4K engagements
"Minister who talked to Morgan McSweeney yesterday tells me he believes - or believed - that this saga is just another storm that is survivable for both him and Starmer"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:56Z 202.2K followers, 83.6K engagements
"Keir Starmer has been a disastrous Prime Minister. But I genuinely believe that at heart he is a decent man. And that in the coming days he will do what's best for his party and his country Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15532605/keir-starmer-angela-rayner-epstein-mandelson-labour-government.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15532605/keir-starmer-angela-rayner-epstein-mandelson-labour-government.html"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:30Z 202.3K followers, 174.4K engagements
"@MartinMonmouth Yes I suspect he'll announce his resignation but stay on as Prime Minister until his successor is chosen"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:46Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements
"On Rayner and tax. First her allies are adamant she will be exonerated (and are surprised she hasn't already been). Second if she faces a penalty then it's over for her anyway. But if she's cleared she's got a clean run. So why not roll the dice. Anyway that's her thinking"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:36Z 202.3K followers, 61.2K engagements
"How many resets is this now. The calls on Starmer to reset his top team and sack Morgan McSweeney are still coming this morning Heres Simon Opher a Labour MP and GP: Theres a lot of anger amongst Labour MPs. Keir Starmer needs to change his advisers in Number [--]. Hes being badly advised and really let The calls on Starmer to reset his top team and sack Morgan McSweeney are still coming this morning Heres Simon Opher a Labour MP and GP: Theres a lot of anger amongst Labour MPs. Keir Starmer needs to change his advisers in Number [--]. Hes being badly advised and really let"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:47Z 202.2K followers, 24.4K engagements
"Have to say nothing grates with me more than MPs who line up to attack a Prime Minister's staffer because they haven't got the courage to criticise the PM who is the person who is actually responsible. The idea Morgan McSweeney is the heart of the problem in No.10 is a joke"
X Link 2026-02-06T09:11Z 202.2K followers, 37.4K engagements
"Growing anger within the Whitehall security apparatus at what are being seen as attempts by No.10 to blame failures in the vetting process for the Mandelson scandal. Keir Starmer is playing a very dangerous game"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:08Z 202.3K followers, 80.6K engagements
"What I love about this self-pity is the way MPs always speak as if they have no agency. Its always left to someone else to pull the trigger. Very insightful analysis by @jessicaelgot on despair inside the Labour party over Keir Starmer - and how whats saving him for now is lack of obvious successor. The Guardian If someone had pulled the trigger: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Starmer Very insightful analysis by @jessicaelgot on despair inside the Labour party over Keir Starmer - and how whats saving him for now is lack of obvious successor. The Guardian If someone had pulled the trigger:"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:48Z 202.2K followers, 33.3K engagements
"No.10 are going to make one last desperate attempt to stop the Mandelson correspondence being published. They are not concerned about national security. They're terrified it will expose the extent Mandelson was involved in the running of the No.10 operation including reshuffles. Downing Street will be forced to disclose tens of thousands of emails and documents sent to the US embassy when Lord Mandelson was ambassador raising concerns that it will put Britains security and the special relationship at risk The government is being required by parliament Downing Street will be forced to disclose"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:25Z 202.3K followers, 144K engagements
"@JamesEFoster I think he is. Being decent is not incompatible with being a lousy Prime Minister"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:28Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements
"It's significant that the primary defenders of Starmer are George and Tom Baldwin. The cabinet have completely gone to ground. The mutiny is against you and other media hacks trying to destabilise @UKLabour The mutiny is against you and other media hacks trying to destabilise @UKLabour"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:30Z 202.2K followers, 24.8K engagements
"I mean have Labour really got anything to lose at this stage. If Labour want to start afresh and reconnect with voters they should go for Alistair Carns MP as their next leader. Hes a former Royal Marines Colonel who is down to earth and unlike so many Labour politicians has experience outside of politics. https://t.co/ga9QEn4d9z If Labour want to start afresh and reconnect with voters they should go for Alistair Carns MP as their next leader. Hes a former Royal Marines Colonel who is down to earth and unlike so many Labour politicians has experience outside of politics."
X Link 2026-02-06T12:39Z 202.2K followers, 39.7K engagements
"I find it quite staggering that there is anyone with even the most basic understanding of politics that seriously believes this process is politically survivable for Keir Starmer. NEW The government is sifting through high tens of thousands of documents it holds on Peter Mandelsons vetting to be US ambassador I understand. Either the information will be released piecemeal in coming weeks or in one go at a later date. Parliaments intelligence and NEW The government is sifting through high tens of thousands of documents it holds on Peter Mandelsons vetting to be US ambassador I understand."
X Link 2026-02-06T12:41Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Labour MPs now publicly turning on each other. I dont think McSweeney will give a monkeys Luke. But our PM should. And so should you. We arent some sort of fast food franchise. We are the Labour Party. Getting clever like this about those of us that have got the bottle to speak says more about you than it does about me. I dont think McSweeney will give a monkeys Luke. But our PM should. And so should you. We arent some sort of fast food franchise. We are the Labour Party. Getting clever like this about those of us that have got the bottle to speak says more about you than it does about me"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:42Z 202.2K followers, 51.1K engagements
"Nadia Whittome is right about this. The people attempting to prop Starmer up when he is clearly fatally damaged aren't doing themselves their party or the country any favours. Briefings smearing the character of Labour MPs who are stating the obvious (that the PMs position is untenable) instead of defending the indefensible are utterly disgraceful. I was a trustee for a child sexual abuse charity before I was elected. Ive spoken about this subject Briefings smearing the character of Labour MPs who are stating the obvious (that the PMs position is untenable) instead of defending the"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:30Z 202.2K followers, 25.5K engagements
"Oh for God's sake. Of course it wouldn't. These people are idiots. NEW Keir Starmers allies are warning that an Angela Rayner leadership coup would trigger a general election. It is being argued Rayners left-wing policy platform would differ to the [----] manifesto and she would not have a personal mandate as PM. One Labour figure who served NEW Keir Starmers allies are warning that an Angela Rayner leadership coup would trigger a general election. It is being argued Rayners left-wing policy platform would differ to the [----] manifesto and she would not have a personal mandate as PM. One Labour"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:55Z 202.2K followers, 70K engagements
"I genuinely think our decline as a nation can be directly linked to the moment Gazza failed to get his toe to that Sheerer cross during Golden Goal. It's up there with Suez and the fall of Khartoum. Soak in one hell of a pre-match atmosphere via the BBC's coverage of England v Germany at Euro [--]. In my forthcoming book (Euro 96: The Full Story) Barry Davies says he didn't realise he was going to be called into action so early: 'Des Lynam handed over to me in commentary very https://t.co/s8Hfxpn6VY Soak in one hell of a pre-match atmosphere via the BBC's coverage of England v Germany at Euro"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:50Z 202.3K followers, 30.2K engagements
"It is absolutely staggering. This is literally reminding MPs of everything they hate about the Starmer/McSweeney operation Labour MPs a little bewildered after receiving boilerplate emails with a defence of Keir Starmer They appear to have been sent using this slick website - which makes the point it's not affiliated with Labour and that it's not collecting personal data https://t.co/eIWosdPVhH Labour MPs a little bewildered after receiving boilerplate emails with a defence of Keir Starmer They appear to have been sent using this slick website - which makes the point it's not affiliated with"
X Link 2026-02-06T18:50Z 202.3K followers, 73.7K engagements
"This is how parties die. It starts with noble intentions. Then ends in the grotesque spectacle of Labour MPs claiming hordes of people are joining their party to support a PM who claims he got hoodwinked into appointing the best mate of a notorious pedophile as his ambassador"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:10Z 202.3K followers, 90K engagements
"@lukeakehurst @REWearmouth But do you think attempting do defend Labour Togethers profiling of journalists in the current environment is really helpful to your party and Prime Minister"
X Link 2026-02-06T19:13Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Switched on the TV to stumble across Andrea Bocelli singing Nessun Dorma to a stadium of people dressed as condoms. And for a moment it threw me. But that's the Olympics"
X Link 2026-02-06T21:58Z 202.2K followers, 21.2K engagements
"By blaming security officials for the Mandelson fiasco Keir Starmer is playing a very dangerous game Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15536765/Whitehall-security-officials-furious-Starmer-blames-failing-vet-Mandelson-PM-claim-misled-Epstein-farcical.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15536765/Whitehall-security-officials-furious-Starmer-blames-failing-vet-Mandelson-PM-claim-misled-Epstein-farcical.html"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:56Z 202.2K followers, 35.7K engagements
"And Burnham would walk it. 🔴 Wes Streeting would be heavily defeated in a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer but Angela Rayner would beat the PM Read on for our analysis of the latest poll here 👇 https://t.co/kK3QAXjpWC https://t.co/wxwcsbJXvd 🔴 Wes Streeting would be heavily defeated in a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer but Angela Rayner would beat the PM Read on for our analysis of the latest poll here 👇 https://t.co/kK3QAXjpWC https://t.co/wxwcsbJXvd"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:52Z 202.2K followers, 47.5K engagements
"Consensus seems to be forming within the Cabinet and PLP. Starmer cannot continue. But it is too soon for an immediate leadership contest. Suspect the resolution of the crisis rests in aligning these two realities"
X Link 2026-02-07T10:38Z 202.3K followers, 105.6K engagements
"He isn't. This is simply some No.10 officials desperately trying to protect their own positions by peddling the "we fight on we fight to win" rubbish. Hes even u-turning on his emotional state Hes even u-turning on his emotional state"
X Link 2026-02-07T10:52Z 202.2K followers, 31.2K engagements
"Yes. The person who should tackle corruption in Westminster is the person who was told by Peter Mandelson "I barely knew Epstein" and concluded "I have no reason to disbelieve this man". BREAKING: Gordon Brown says Keir Starmer should stay as PM to "clear up the system and tackle corruption BREAKING: Gordon Brown says Keir Starmer should stay as PM to "clear up the system and tackle corruption"
X Link 2026-02-07T10:55Z 202.3K followers, 49.1K engagements
"I think the political reality is the contest to replace Starmer has to include Burnham. The polls clearly show he's most popular amongst Labour members and the public. Any new leader elected without him on the ballot will just have him looming over their shoulder from Day 1"
X Link 2026-02-07T11:06Z 202.3K followers, 71K engagements
""Now before anyone asks this is not me as Starmers biographer trying to trash his most likely successors". Perish the thought. My piece for @ObserverUK on Peter Mandelsons stinking mess dating back to the last Labour government that this one now has to clear up. https://t.co/p5cVooL2cK My piece for @ObserverUK on Peter Mandelsons stinking mess dating back to the last Labour government that this one now has to clear up. https://t.co/p5cVooL2cK"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:39Z 202.2K followers, 37.3K engagements
"@KathrynDW59 @JohnRentoul You think Keir Starmer is left-wing"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:36Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements
"@GeorgeFoulkes Well there are these things called telephones George. And what happens is journalists like me phone up people in the cabinet and PLP and ask them whats happening. And they tell us"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:03Z 202.2K followers, 30.4K engagements
"@KathrynDW59 @JohnRentoul Tories also nationalised rail companies. Starmer has been forced kicking and screaming by Rayner and the PLP on workers rights. Similarly lifting of two child benefit cap had to be forced on him by the PLP"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:30Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
"@sargo_dy When have I been proven to have lied"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:31Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements
"@Sharon444martin Yes"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:35Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements
"@Damocles561 Give it up now"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:38Z 202.2K followers, [----] engagements
"@truthbetold1x No. We put these things in national newspapers on a whim"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:43Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Peter Mandelson was interviewed and warned in [----] by British security services that he was being targeted by Russian assets. But he appears to have ignored them. It is inconceivable Keir Starmer was not aware"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:46Z 202.3K followers, 52.6K engagements
"Russian foreign official source assessments of Mandelson. He was very greedy. He was always looking for money"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:51Z 202.3K followers, 37.5K engagements
"The Russians were fully aware of Mandelsons relationship with Epstein. But didnt feel the need to exploit it. According to another Russian official Our relationship with Mandelson was very close and was working well on a commission basis. There was no need to push him"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:00Z 202.3K followers, 28.1K engagements
"Its important to stress Mandelson wasnt a Russian agent. He was targeted through legitimate avenues. Directorships of companies the Russians had penetrated. Consultancies. But he had definitely been warned"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:05Z 202.2K followers, 19.1K engagements
"@A_saxonsage Come on comrade. Try harder. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-14588239/DAN-HODGES-Elon-Musk-grooming-gangs-Labour.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-14588239/DAN-HODGES-Elon-Musk-grooming-gangs-Labour.html"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:24Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Katy Balls secured an exclusive interview with Mandelson. Thats her job. The Times ran it. Thats their job. Focus on the real issue here"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:00Z 202.3K followers, 42.9K engagements
"MI6 was warned of Mandelson's Russian links. So how did Keir Starmer not know https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15538679/MI6-warned-Mandelson-Russia-links-Starmer-appointed-controversial-Labour-grandee-Washington.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15538679/MI6-warned-Mandelson-Russia-links-Starmer-appointed-controversial-Labour-grandee-Washington.html"
X Link 2026-02-08T09:42Z 202.3K followers, 37.9K engagements
"I'm not sure this is Pat's cleverest line. Pat McFadden says the Tories "tested to destructions the idea that changing the PM solves the country's problems" @bbclaurak Pat McFadden says the Tories "tested to destructions the idea that changing the PM solves the country's problems" @bbclaurak"
X Link 2026-02-08T09:51Z 202.3K followers, 32.2K engagements
"The Russian security services were aware of Mandelsons links to Epstein from at least [----]. Is Keir Starmer seriously going to continue to claim he didnt know Mail on Sunday https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15537807/From-Russians-Americans-spies-Civil-Service-knew-truth-Mandelson-except-Keir-Starmer-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_mobile https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15537807/From-Russians-Americans-spies-Civil-Service-knew-truth-Mandelson-except-Keir-Starmer-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_mobile"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:42Z 202.3K followers, 36.1K engagements
"McSweeney goes. Only one domino left to fall now"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:38Z 202.3K followers, 55.9K engagements
"Pat McFadden was right. Pat McFadden said this morning there was 'no point whatsoever' in Morgan McSweeney resigning adding: 'I think if the Prime Minister stays there I dont think that would make any difference at all' Pat McFadden said this morning there was 'no point whatsoever' in Morgan McSweeney resigning adding: 'I think if the Prime Minister stays there I dont think that would make any difference at all'"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:39Z 202.3K followers, 49.4K engagements
"Going to say it again. I simply do not believe Keir Starmer will want this to drag out much longer. Or for it to look like he threw his most senior aide out of the ballon in a desperate attempt to save his own skin"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:47Z 202.3K followers, 48K engagements
"One (additional) major problem Starmer has. Morgan McSweeney actually has more close allies in and around government than Keir himself"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:53Z 202.3K followers, 29.7K engagements
""Where is Steiner.". 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 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"
X Link 2026-02-08T17:42Z 202.3K followers, 45.8K engagements
"Not possible to overstate the anger of McSweeneys friends this evening. It sounds like McSweeney and Starmer have been discussing his future for several days We hear there was a call on Friday and a succession of calls on Saturday. The final call - and with it the decision for McSweeney to go - was on Sunday lunchtime It was partly McSweeney taking It sounds like McSweeney and Starmer have been discussing his future for several days We hear there was a call on Friday and a succession of calls on Saturday. The final call - and with it the decision for McSweeney to go - was on Sunday lunchtime"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:06Z 202.3K followers, 135.4K engagements
"👀 A quiet beverage on a Sunday afternoon. #supportyourlocal https://t.co/KJE363JoAO A quiet beverage on a Sunday afternoon. #supportyourlocal https://t.co/KJE363JoAO"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:11Z 202.3K followers, 40.1K engagements
"Who in their right mind would take that job. It's like being appointed captain of the Titanic after it's hit the iceberg. Runners and riders to replace McSweeney👇 https://t.co/ciz5vGTR8y Runners and riders to replace McSweeney👇 https://t.co/ciz5vGTR8y"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:39Z 202.3K followers, 33K engagements
"On the 3'rd City goal. I don't understand what people are talking about. You can't just ignore the rules for "moments". If that was the case why not just get the refs to set the score of every game to 4-4 going into injury time. That would give us some great moments"
X Link 2026-02-08T20:17Z 202.3K followers, 19.6K engagements
"@stuartberry09 Exactly. We were raging at the Ref ( not sure why). But what's he supposed to do. Say "sorry I'm ignoring the rules this time. It was a great moment""
X Link 2026-02-08T20:21Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Morgan McSweeney's resignation is symbolically momentous. But in practice it changes nothing. Keir Starmer will soon be following Mail Plus https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15540551/DAN-HODGES-PM-human-shield-time-Starmer.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15540551/DAN-HODGES-PM-human-shield-time-Starmer.html"
X Link 2026-02-08T20:51Z 202.3K followers, 35.3K engagements
"McSweeney ally: "If we believe these briefings that Keir has been thinking about a new chief of staff for some time then hes been planning on creating a sacrificial lamb whilst at the same time claiming to take responsibility""
X Link 2026-02-08T21:01Z 202.3K followers, 23.5K engagements
"@GeorgeFoulkes @KemiBadenoch @Nigel_Farage @CatharineHoey @michaelgove Cant speak for the others but in my case it was because I assumed the fact Peter M was even being considered for the role meant the Cabinet Office and security services had given a clean bill of health"
X Link 2026-02-08T22:02Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Hmmm 🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will address the nation tomorrow 🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will address the nation tomorrow"
X Link 2026-02-08T22:04Z 202.3K followers, 50.1K engagements
"This is the problem. The Prime Minister hasn't taken responsibility. He's blamed Mandelson for lying to him. He's blamed the vetting. He's blamed Morgan McSweeney. 'The Prime Minister has taken responsibility for having made the wrong decision in appointing him' Government minister Baroness Jacqui Smith spoke to #BBCBreakfast after Morgan McSweeney resigned as Keir Starmer's chief of staff for advising the PM to appoint Peter Mandelson as https://t.co/8XbE9AHeXb 'The Prime Minister has taken responsibility for having made the wrong decision in appointing him' Government minister Baroness"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:32Z 202.3K followers, 67K engagements
"@StPhilipthe2nd Could you answer the question please. How has Keir Starmer taken responsibility"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:44Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
"This is supposed to be the day of Starmer's big fightback. So it's significant that a Junior Minister in the Lords is the only person No.10 could find to do the morning media round. A tough gig this morning but Baroness Smith did as good a job as was possible under the circumstances. A tough gig this morning but Baroness Smith did as good a job as was possible under the circumstances"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:36Z 202.3K followers, 39.6K engagements
"Downing Street completely imploding now. Keir Starmers director of communications has resigned Tim Allan said: I have decided to stand down to allow a new No10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success. Keir Starmers director of communications has resigned Tim Allan said: 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 2026-02-09T11:03Z 202.3K followers, 85.2K engagements
"At this rate Larry the Cat is going to take responsibility before Keir Starmer does"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:06Z 202.3K followers, 25.7K engagements
""Keir Starmer has addressed No [--] staff and said that they must prove that politics can be for the public good. He said we go forward from here". We have entered the denial stage. Breaking: Keir Starmer has addressed No [--] staff and said that they must prove that politics can be for the public good. He said we go forward from here Amid the turmoil it feels like the PM is attempting to convey that he is going nowhere. Cabinet ministers are very worried Breaking: Keir Starmer has addressed No [--] staff and said that they must prove that politics can be for the public good. He said we go forward"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:48Z 202.3K followers, 34.1K engagements
"One thing I think is being missed. With the new talk of a caretaker PM - which is real - the pool of possible replacements for Starmer (all-be-it for the short term) has widened significantly"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:56Z 202.3K followers, 45.1K engagements
""But the PM still has a huge majority in the Commons and three years of his term to run". Yep. And I'm opening the batting at Lords this summer. Labour MP argues cool heads must prevail: What happened with Mandelson was a terrible mistake and as Morgan says vetting needs to be sorted so it can never happen again. But the PM still has a huge majority in the Commons and three years of his term to run. Everyone needs to Labour MP argues cool heads must prevail: What happened with Mandelson was a terrible mistake and as Morgan says vetting needs to be sorted so it can never happen again. But the"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:26Z 202.3K followers, 30.6K engagements
"So just to be clear. Today's big fightback has currently involved: a) Radio silence from the Cabinet b) The resignation of the No.10 Director of Communications c) A demand from the Scottish Labour Leader for Starmer to stand down. And it's still only 13.30"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:35Z 202.3K followers, 57.1K engagements
"Sarwar calls for Starmer to go. Pointedly doesn't just stick to the Mandelson affair. Says there have been too many mistakes in Downing Street. Reflects the prevailing mood within the PLP"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:40Z 202.3K followers, 17.5K engagements
"👀 NEW: Health Secretary Wes Streeting doorstepped by reporters in Westminster and asked if he has full confidence in Sir Keir Starmer refuses to reply. NEW: Health Secretary Wes Streeting doorstepped by reporters in Westminster and asked if he has full confidence in Sir Keir Starmer refuses to reply"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:45Z 202.3K followers, 30.8K engagements
"For the first time since this crisis broke something has gone well for Keir Starmer. Sarwar has isolated himself by moving without support. Won't make any difference to Starmer's future. But given we're now living this crisis hour by hour it's worth acknowledging"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:30Z 202.3K followers, 25.6K engagements
"PLP will now rally round Starmer tonight. He's probably safe now till the first Mandelson files start to drip out"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:43Z 202.3K followers, 31.2K engagements
"👀 A minister says "weve all been made to tweet" messages of support. The message has gone out from Starmer's aides and allies. A minister says "weve all been made to tweet" messages of support. The message has gone out from Starmer's aides and allies"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:48Z 202.3K followers, 197.6K engagements
"@michaelgove How'd it work out.:)"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:11Z 202.3K followers, 55.7K engagements
"Er. Massive intervention by Angela Rayner. My prediction that Starmer will survive this crisis now seems rock solid. https://t.co/gwQBSzuWi1 Massive intervention by Angela Rayner. My prediction that Starmer will survive this crisis now seems rock solid. https://t.co/gwQBSzuWi1"
X Link 2026-02-09T17:58Z 202.3K followers, 36.5K engagements
"And on it goes. BREAKING Wes Streeting has accused Number [--] of briefing against him over Anas Sarwar's call for Keir Starmer to quit Streeting categorically denied coordinating with Anas Sarwar today. He says he has the 'highest respect' for Sarwar but adds that he is 'his own man' He said BREAKING Wes Streeting has accused Number [--] of briefing against him over Anas Sarwar's call for Keir Starmer to quit Streeting categorically denied coordinating with Anas Sarwar today. He says he has the 'highest respect' for Sarwar but adds that he is 'his own man' He said"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:00Z 202.3K followers, 48.8K engagements
"We've reached the point where what constitutes a good day for Keir Starmer is one in which: a) His Communication's Director resigns b) His Scottish leader calls on him to resign c) His Health Secretary (again) accuses Downing Street of briefing against him"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:04Z 202.3K followers, 52K engagements
"Cabinet Minister told me yesterday "Wes is trying to get sacked". If that's his wish he's going the right way about it"
X Link 2026-02-09T19:18Z 202.3K followers, 50K engagements
"Given the past week has been dominated by the Mandelson saga there is some indication Labour has reached the bedrock of it's support and that regardless of the nature of the crisis it has very little further to fall. YouGov / Sky / Times weekly voting intention CON 18%(nc) LAB 19%(nc) LDEM 14%(nc) RefUK 27%(+1) GRN 16%(-1) Note: Obviously no significant change here. While the fieldwork was Sunday and Monday responses are frontloaded so over half are from before news of McSweeney YouGov / Sky / Times weekly voting intention CON 18%(nc) LAB 19%(nc) LDEM 14%(nc) RefUK 27%(+1) GRN 16%(-1) Note:"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:01Z 202.3K followers, 46.1K engagements
"Fair play to (what's left) of Downing Street. Skilful the way they timed the statements of support precisely to cut across the Sarwar announcement yesterday and left him swinging"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:30Z 202.3K followers, 19.7K engagements
"@The_A_Disruptor It is curtains for Starmer"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:33Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
""We need to give him a chance". 'We need to give him a chance to renew the government.' @Ed_Miliband says Labour has a 'duty to support' Keir Starmer. https://t.co/rE8GJwohu6 'We need to give him a chance to renew the government.' @Ed_Miliband says Labour has a 'duty to support' Keir Starmer. https://t.co/rE8GJwohu6"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:40Z 202.3K followers, 15.1K engagements
"Feeling amongst some Ministers that if - and it's a big if - some way could be find to hold a new vote on scope of release of Mandelson documents Starmer could win it. Especially after the way Labour MPs drew back yesterday"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:06Z 202.3K followers, 35.6K engagements
"@paul_astell @brodie_kayleigh Sorry"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:51Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
"@paul_astell @brodie_kayleigh Yes. Starmer's going to be gone soon. You disagree"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:58Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
"@paul_astell @brodie_kayleigh By the time of the next Labour conference"
X Link 2026-02-10T10:05Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
"When Labour MPs tweet these things do they think they're on some sort of private social media group that will not been seen by their actual constituents. Labour is delivering for this country. 🌹 Make no mistake. Today we move forward. [----] will be the year Britain gets its mojo back. ✅ https://t.co/DB6OJzdmIk Labour is delivering for this country. 🌹 Make no mistake. Today we move forward. [----] will be the year Britain gets its mojo back. ✅ https://t.co/DB6OJzdmIk"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:37Z 202.3K followers, 48.8K engagements
"This is the key issue for Keir Starmer. Coming soon @Telegraph A key piece of the Mandelson puzzle remains. Starmer says he wasn't aware of the "depth" of his relationship with Epstein. But it was a matter of public record. So what exactly was he told about it by officials in the infamous "due diligence" document Coming soon @Telegraph A key piece of the Mandelson puzzle remains. Starmer says he wasn't aware of the "depth" of his relationship with Epstein. But it was a matter of public record. So what exactly was he told about it by officials in the infamous "due diligence" document"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:41Z 202.3K followers, 44.8K engagements
"There's been criticism of Streeting for doing this. But his allies are responding by asking what choice did he have. "Starmer's people were running round telling everyone Wes was compromised by the e-mails" one told me. "So what's he supposed to do Just sit back and take it" 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 Scotland Yard has warned ministers not to publish their messages with as"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:51Z 202.3K followers, 56.4K engagements
"Starmer again defining himself as the man who can defeat Reform. Let's see how that works out in Gorton. Keir Starmer takes aim at those who believe Labour should be having a 'fight with itself' instead of taking the fight to reform "There are some people in recent days who say that the Labour government should have a different fight. A fight with itself instead of a fight for the Keir Starmer takes aim at those who believe Labour should be having a 'fight with itself' instead of taking the fight to reform "There are some people in recent days who say that the Labour government should have a"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:23Z 202.3K followers, 31K engagements
"Not sure who's putting this about. But literally no-one expects Keir Starmer to drive straight to the palace and tell the King "that's it. I'm done". When he goes he'll obviously wait till a new leader is elected then step down as Prime Minister. Like every other Prime Minister has done. If Keir Starmer quits with immediate effect we get two prime ministers in quick success under Labour rules https://t.co/WF69CWSjZX If Keir Starmer quits with immediate effect we get two prime ministers in quick success under Labour rules https://t.co/WF69CWSjZX"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:26Z 202.3K followers, 62.5K engagements
"Hang on. Again we were told all this had been looked into at the time of his appointment. 🚨EXC Starmer's ex-comms chief turned Labour peer suspended over links to sex offender https://t.co/qjL6lPzO1H 🚨EXC Starmer's ex-comms chief turned Labour peer suspended over links to sex offender https://t.co/qjL6lPzO1H"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:31Z 202.3K followers, 42.8K engagements
"Palantir is a ticking time-bomb under Starmer. Thought there are so many others its not clear which will detonate first"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:23Z 202.3K followers, 38.8K engagements
"Its worth remembering that it wasnt Partygate that ultimately did for Boris. It was actually Pincher. Anyway heres that story 👇🏻 https://t.co/xb9TMTFZvk Understand No 10s position is that they didnt know Matthew Doyle had campaigned for Sean Morton when he was appointed. But they did know about it two weeks before he was sworn in because of @Gabriel_Pogrunds Anyway heres that story 👇🏻 https://t.co/xb9TMTFZvk Understand No 10s position is that they didnt know Matthew Doyle had campaigned for Sean Morton when he was appointed. But they did know about it two weeks before he was sworn"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:31Z 202.3K followers, 29.7K engagements
"Blimey I think the more pressing question is: was Peter Mandelson a Russian asset I think the more pressing question is: was Peter Mandelson a Russian asset"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:36Z 202.3K followers, 31.4K engagements
"Yesterday Labour very skilfully managed to mitigate the crisis for a few hours. This has poured petrol back on the flames. Exactly what is the new evidence that has emerged to justify this decision. Labour Suspends Peer And Former Starmer Spin Doctor Over Links To Sex Offender https://t.co/eJFqufdZ77 Labour Suspends Peer And Former Starmer Spin Doctor Over Links To Sex Offender https://t.co/eJFqufdZ77"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:40Z 202.3K followers, 29.2K engagements
"May just be me. But a pattern seems to be emerging here. .@Steven_Swinford and @Geri_E_L_Scott are (as ever) on the money. No10 knew about Doyle's campaigning for paedophile Morton several weeks before proceeding with his peerage. This is because we put it on the front page of the Sunday Times. Yet Downing St also independently .@Steven_Swinford and @Geri_E_L_Scott are (as ever) on the money. No10 knew about Doyle's campaigning for paedophile Morton several weeks before proceeding with his peerage. This is because we put it on the front page of the Sunday Times. Yet Downing St also"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:41Z 202.3K followers, 48.6K engagements
"The Labour Party is turning into a Brass Eye sketch. A Labour MP has been suspended after associating with a pedophile who disguised themselves as a school. BREAK: Sky News understands Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has had the Holyrood whip removed over her friendship with a convicted paedophile. @SkyNews BREAK: Sky News understands Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has had the Holyrood whip removed over her friendship with a convicted paedophile. @SkyNews"
X Link 2026-02-10T20:07Z 202.3K followers, 76K engagements
"Sorry. But how can she say he should be stripped of his peerage if the investigation is still ongoing. Anna Turley Labour Party chair tells @MattBarbet on @SkyNewsPolitics - That Matthew Doyle should be stripped of his peerage - That action had been taken once the fact he had been campaigning for Morton came to light (not the case @Gabriel_Pogrund reported it in Dec) - Anna Turley Labour Party chair tells @MattBarbet on @SkyNewsPolitics - That Matthew Doyle should be stripped of his peerage - That action had been taken once the fact he had been campaigning for Morton came to light (not the"
X Link 2026-02-10T20:37Z 202.3K followers, 19.6K engagements
"This evening the Prime Ministers view appears to be if you knowingly associate with a paedophile you should be immediately suspended from the Labour Party. Fine. But why wasnt that his position when he read the Mandelson due diligence file"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:52Z 202.3K followers, 37.4K engagements
"OK Arsenal fans be honest. You can chose one. You win the title. Or Spurs get relegated. Go"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:59Z 202.3K followers, 28.7K engagements
"The answer to this question of course is Labours priority is not having a consistent position on sexual abuse allegations. Its about protecting Keir Starmer. Its only at the point he became vulnerable that they acted. This evening the Prime Ministers view appears to be if you knowingly associate with a paedophile you should be immediately suspended from the Labour Party. Fine. But why wasnt that his position when he read the Mandelson due diligence file https://t.co/LVXQQUvi6J This evening the Prime Ministers view appears to be if you knowingly associate with a paedophile you should be"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:06Z 202.3K followers, 18.4K engagements
"@MatthewStadlen Again because I assumed that if he was being appointed the cabinet office and security services must have done due diligence and reported the reports were inaccurate and he was in the clear. What's Starmer's rationale"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:06Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"@MatthewStadlen It's a pretty hefty assumption to have made that the man appointed UK ambassador to Washington had been subject to vetting by the cabinet office and the security services"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:16Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Peter Mandelson's fall has brought about the final death of New Labour. We should not mourn its passing Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15546875/DAN-HODGES-Starmer-survived-political-near-death-experience-skin-teeth-insiders-say-late-save-party.htmlico=authors_pagination_desktop https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15546875/DAN-HODGES-Starmer-survived-political-near-death-experience-skin-teeth-insiders-say-late-save-party.htmlico=authors_pagination_desktop"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:03Z 202.3K followers, 29.2K engagements
"Sorry this is getting ridiculous. Starmer knew. He didn't act. It was only because @Gabriel_Pogrund kept pushing and Starmer felt the issue had become a thereat to his personal position that he finally did something. .@Georgia_Gould is asked about Keir Starmer giving a peerage to someone who had campaigned for someone who'd been charged with possessing and distributing indecent images of children Gould says the PM didn't know & the vetting needs to be better. Spot a pattern here https://t.co/FJqyXASmGM .@Georgia_Gould is asked about Keir Starmer giving a peerage to someone who had campaigned"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:12Z 202.3K followers, 40.9K engagements
"No hang on. Forget the vetting process. Downing Street were aware in December of the full facts because of the @Gabriel_Pogrund article. It wasn't a problem then. So why is it a problem now. We're not disputing that the process wasn't good enough. Minister @Georgia_Gould says the vetting process for appointments to the House of Lords "has to change" in light of the decision to remove the whip fromMatthew Doyle over his connection to Sean Morton. https://t.co/Cldmw0fWHL We're not disputing that the process wasn't good enough. Minister @Georgia_Gould says the vetting process for appointments to"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:44Z 202.3K followers, 23.1K engagements
"They're right. And he will. Majority Of Brits Believe Keir Starmer Should Resign Over Mandelson Scandal https://t.co/OSuV2TO0fg Majority Of Brits Believe Keir Starmer Should Resign Over Mandelson Scandal https://t.co/OSuV2TO0fg"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:47Z 202.3K followers, 25.8K engagements
"Ed Davey actually pins Starmer down. Starmer incredibly responds with a rant about austerity"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:14Z 202.3K followers, 28.1K engagements
"Stephen Flynn nails down Starmer. Asks the question Badenoch strangely didn't ask. Will he release the Doyle documentation"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:18Z 202.3K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Starmer's evasiveness on Doyle was actually worse than on Mandelson. Didn't even attempt to justify his actions. Just raged at the people asking the questions. Very clear he's worried about this"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:21Z 202.3K followers, 38.4K engagements
"The thing I find incredible is that some Labour MPs genuinely seem to think it will be possible for Starmer to "move on" from all this. After his evasiveness at PMQs we've now got a whole new media cycle that will be devoted to Doyle. Then it'll go back to Mandelson. And on"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:34Z 202.3K followers, 38.6K engagements
"This is important. Starmer is very worried about this. Starmer losing his rag at #PMQs over qs about his habit of appointing paedophile apologists. Rants at Kemi Badenoch about Partygate and screams at Ed Davey about austerity. Seems to have touched a nerve Starmer losing his rag at #PMQs over qs about his habit of appointing paedophile apologists. Rants at Kemi Badenoch about Partygate and screams at Ed Davey about austerity. Seems to have touched a nerve"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:58Z 202.3K followers, 68.9K engagements
"Correct. But Davey and Flynn bailed her out. 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 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"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:02Z 202.3K followers, 62.4K engagements
"This was the tell. Starmer's repose here clearly demonstrated he knows he's got something to hide. 🚨 WATCH Ed Davey asks Starmer if he still stands by past comments that refusing responsibility convinces people nothing can improve Starmer angrily hits back: "One of the reasons was austerity. he should take accountability for what he's inflicted on this country" #PMQs https://t.co/Db1r20pAZv 🚨 WATCH Ed Davey asks Starmer if he still stands by past comments that refusing responsibility convinces people nothing can improve Starmer angrily hits back: "One of the reasons was austerity. he should"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:05Z 202.3K followers, 58.1K engagements
"As I sad; Starmers position is unraveling. Again. NEW: No10 sources admit Keir Starmer found out that Matthew Doyle campaigned for Sean Morton when the Sunday Times reported it on December [--]. Unclear why it took the PM until yesterday to remove the Labour whip from him. NEW: No10 sources admit Keir Starmer found out that Matthew Doyle campaigned for Sean Morton when the Sunday Times reported it on December [--]. Unclear why it took the PM until yesterday to remove the Labour whip from him"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:22Z 202.3K followers, 46.7K engagements
"So no different to the men. Just brush the awkward stuff under the carpet. Keir Starmer told the Womens PLP he wants to root out structural misogyny An MP in the room said the meeting was forward looking with barely any mention of Peter Mandelson or Matthew Doyle Keir Starmer told the Womens PLP he wants to root out structural misogyny An MP in the room said the meeting was forward looking with barely any mention of Peter Mandelson or Matthew Doyle"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:43Z 202.3K followers, 22.5K engagements
"@observer_2004 Eating a pizza. Turning a blind eye to pedophiles. Yep. Exactly the same"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:52Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
"We are currently witnessing in real time the cognitive dissonance that has consumed Labour. "We have to take a stand against Farage and Reform and the populists" they cry. Fine. Then stop defending a PM who keeps elevating every paedo's mate in sight"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:31Z 202.3K followers, 45.4K engagements
"But apparently she and her colleagues didnt think it was important to raise his peerage for someone who had campaigned for a man who held indecent images of girls as young as ten. NEW: Furious female Labour MPs have told Keir Starmer to appoint a woman as his de facto deputy to oversee a complete culture change in Downing Street after a series of scandals they say exposed a No [--] boys club. Harriet Harman urged the PM to revive the role of first NEW: Furious female Labour MPs have told Keir Starmer to appoint a woman as his de facto deputy to oversee a complete culture change in Downing"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:36Z 202.3K followers, 41K engagements
"Ah. So all of a sudden were being told it was raised Exc: Keir Starmer has been warned by female Labour MPs the party risks looking like a "paedo protectors party". The private comments came in this afternoon's meeting of the Women's PLP. Among them Emma Lewell told the PM about her anger having spent years working in child Exc: Keir Starmer has been warned by female Labour MPs the party risks looking like a "paedo protectors party". The private comments came in this afternoon's meeting of the Women's PLP. Among them Emma Lewell told the PM about her anger having spent years working in child"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:48Z 202.3K followers, 41.6K engagements
"Todays been a significant corrective for Labour MPs. For [--] hours they were believing their own hype about Starmer fighting back. Now they realise the reality. You cant spin away a crisis this big"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:46Z 202.3K followers, 76.2K engagements
"Thank God the chaos of the Tory years is over. Wild Lobby briefing where No10 repeatedly cant say who the current Cabinet Secretary is 🤯 Wild Lobby briefing where No10 repeatedly cant say who the current Cabinet Secretary is 🤯"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:17Z 202.3K followers, 35.1K engagements
"@MatthewStadlen But as I say if Boris had done it you wouldn't be saying it was "a bad decision". You'd be saying it was an issue of fundamental national importance and a resigning matter. You wouldn't be saying "can we all talk about policy instead""
X Link 2026-02-13T10:27Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"I think Kemi Badenoch made a mistake there. By launching a political attack she brought the Labour whips and benches into play. She stood have stayed on Doyle and been forensic like she was last week"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:13Z 202.3K followers, 11.4K engagements
"The latest No.10 pedophile scandal has revealed the truth. Far from seeking to tackle abuses by powerful men Keir Starmer's primary concern is the protection of another powerful man. One that goes by the name of Keir Starmer Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15551645/Keir-Starmer-paedophile-scandal-sexual-abuse-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_desktop https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15551645/Keir-Starmer-paedophile-scandal-sexual-abuse-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_desktop"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:30Z 202.3K followers, 50.9K engagements
"The revelation Tim Allan was delegated by Keir Starmer to investigate the Doyle appointment underlines what I've written today. Starmer viewed it exclusively as a potential communications problem rather than a deeper issue of ethics or propriety"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:58Z 202.3K followers, 30.7K engagements
"I'm not sure there will be a successor. Tim Allan has resigned as No10 director of communications. His successor will be Keir Starmer's 5th spin chief (and the 13th in No10 since I started working at the i in 2019). Tim Allan has resigned as No10 director of communications. His successor will be Keir Starmer's 5th spin chief (and the 13th in No10 since I started working at the i in 2019)"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:08Z 202.3K followers, 49.6K engagements
"Worth keeping an eye on this. I understand Starmer is planning some sort of fresh attempt to limit what gets published over the Mandelson saga. Recognition the first Tory motion is so broad it will lead to disaster. 🚨 NEW: The Cabinet Office has asked all Ministers not to follow Wes Streeting in publishing their messages with Peter Mandelson @JackElsom 🚨 NEW: The Cabinet Office has asked all Ministers not to follow Wes Streeting in publishing their messages with Peter Mandelson @JackElsom"
X Link 2026-02-10T09:03Z 202.3K followers, 87.7K engagements
"The Met can get back in their box. This is a national issue that goes to the heart of the governance of the country. Just get on with your job. NEW: The Met has said that publishing messages from Mandelson could damage its investigation - after Wes Streeting released his WhatsApps. Met spox says it is "vital due process is followed so that our criminal investigation and any potential prosecution is not compromised. NEW: The Met has said that publishing messages from Mandelson could damage its investigation - after Wes Streeting released his WhatsApps. Met spox says it is "vital due process is"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:22Z 202.3K followers, 41.9K engagements
"Fantastic piece on the decline and fall of Keir Starmer. The biggest piece Ive written for the Spectator - [----] words on how Starmer blew it. Packed with new details telling quotes and analysis - every last bit of it from a Labour source https://t.co/VvlzmzHNJQ The biggest piece Ive written for the Spectator - [----] words on how Starmer blew it. Packed with new details telling quotes and analysis - every last bit of it from a Labour source https://t.co/VvlzmzHNJQ"
X Link 2026-02-12T20:16Z 202.3K followers, 69.8K engagements
"Or lets imagine what Matthew would be tweeting if it was Boris Johnson who had been caught elevating the friends of notorious pedophiles to Ambassadorships and the Lords Imagine if the focus of our media was policy rather than anonymous political briefings and sensationalism. Imagine if the focus of our media was policy rather than anonymous political briefings and sensationalism"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:14Z 202.3K followers, 62K engagements
"As we know making it to Munich has historically always worked out well for British Prime Ministers. Labour adviser told tells Playbook that in the depths of this weeks crisis Starmer just wanted to make it to Munich. Labour adviser told tells Playbook that in the depths of this weeks crisis Starmer just wanted to make it to Munich"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:56Z 202.3K followers, 30.9K engagements
"Mark my words. We've only just started to scratch the surface of the Russian involvement in the Epstein scandal"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:55Z 202.3K followers, 828.8K engagements
"I thought he was in a perfectly strong position all along and wed all been making it up Keir Starmer: I ended the week much stronger than I started it and thats a good place to be. My party is completely united in defence and security. Reform are pro Putin. But there is a v strong feeling among right minded politicians that we stick together on Ukraine. Keir Starmer: I ended the week much stronger than I started it and thats a good place to be. My party is completely united in defence and security. Reform are pro Putin. But there is a v strong feeling among right minded politicians that we"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:12Z 202.3K followers, 41.9K engagements
"Keir Starmer promised change. But the past week has shown his premiership to be as duplicitous hypocritical mendacious and self-serving as any of his predecessors Mail Plus https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15560039/DAN-HODGES-Ill-never-turn-staff-Starmer-said-Try-telling-trio-just-thrown-bus.htmllogin=&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15560039/DAN-HODGES-Ill-never-turn-staff-Starmer-said-Try-telling-trio-just-thrown-bus.htmllogin=&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password"
X Link 2026-02-14T17:16Z 202.3K followers, 52.1K engagements
"Jesus. @Gabriel_Pogrund and I were the subject of a disgraceful smear campaign just for doing our jobs Im proud that The Sunday Times is calling it out on the front page tomorrow Labour activists paid for smear campaign against journalists https://t.co/Uw9UjNJtzm @Gabriel_Pogrund and I were the subject of a disgraceful smear campaign just for doing our jobs Im proud that The Sunday Times is calling it out on the front page tomorrow Labour activists paid for smear campaign against journalists https://t.co/Uw9UjNJtzm"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:21Z 202.3K followers, 54.7K engagements
"@DylanTeague @JamesEFoster No his politics are ultimately duplicitous hypocritical mendacious and self-serving. And you can say the same about every Prime Minister over the past century. That's separate from their individual personality"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:49Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
"As I've written this evening can we please stop pretending Keir Starmer represents some sort of "change" to the traditional political order. The Pogrund/Yorke revelations demonstrate he is just as politically cynical and manipulative as his predecessors"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:58Z 202.3K followers, 84.5K engagements
"For years the voters have complained "they're all the same". Last week Keir Starmer proved they are right Mail on Sunday https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15560039/DAN-HODGES-Ill-never-turn-staff-Starmer-said-Try-telling-trio-just-thrown-bus.htmllogin=&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15560039/DAN-HODGES-Ill-never-turn-staff-Starmer-said-Try-telling-trio-just-thrown-bus.htmllogin=&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password"
X Link 2026-02-15T08:49Z 202.3K followers, 29.5K engagements
"This is something to keep a very close eye on in the coming days. Senior Whitehall sources believe Chris Wormald was sacked because he was taking "too liberal" an interpretation of which Mandelson files could be released. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15560667/Starmer-backing-Cabinet-Secretary-frontrunner-Dame-Antonia-Romeo-shell-suppress-release-private-Mandelson-messages.htmlns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=social-twitter_mailonline"
X Link 2026-02-15T08:56Z 202.3K followers, 300.6K engagements
"Has there ever been a more quintessentially British scandal. 🔺 BREAKING: The estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon and former SNP chief executive is alleged to have used party funds illicitly to buy a [------] campervan for his own use https://t.co/ozEHUaFPK6 🔺 BREAKING: The estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon and former SNP chief executive is alleged to have used party funds illicitly to buy a [------] campervan for his own use https://t.co/ozEHUaFPK6"
X Link 2026-02-13T11:09Z 202.3K followers, 108.9K engagements
"One thing we need clarity on. Do Ministers believe the Humble Address on Mandelson requires release of all communications from his time as ambassador (excluding those with national security and diplomatic implications). Or only those specifically relating to his appointment"
X Link 2026-02-15T11:39Z 202.3K followers, 20.8K engagements
"It can now be revealed Peter Mandelson was first targeted by Russian security services in [----]. They believed they had a close relationship with him. They knew about his links with Epstein from [----]. So how did Keir Starmer not know Mail Plus https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-15537807/From-Russians-Americans-spies-Civil-Service-knew-truth-Mandelson-except-Keir-Starmer-DAN-HODGES.htmlico=authors_pagination_mobile&login&flowVariant=standard_signin_nosubscribe&loginType=password"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:30Z 202.3K followers, 109.3K engagements
"RT @grahamstuart: Seemed like one hell of a coincidence"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:15Z 202.3K followers, [--] engagements
"@YoxTweets They're not getting their land back"
X Link 2025-10-14T09:35Z 202.3K followers, 22M engagements
"Wes Streeting was right. GDP grew 0.1% in Quarter [--] (Oct to Dec) [----]. Services showed no growth (0.0%) while production grew (+1.2%) and construction contracted (-2.1%). Read the article ➡ https://t.co/AzIXN1MFol https://t.co/HDeqrKDWVB GDP grew 0.1% in Quarter [--] (Oct to Dec) [----]. Services showed no growth (0.0%) while production grew (+1.2%) and construction contracted (-2.1%). Read the article ➡ https://t.co/AzIXN1MFol https://t.co/HDeqrKDWVB"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:30Z 202.3K followers, 26.7K engagements
"Taking responsibility latest. The Cabinet Secretary is the latest person Keir Starmer has thrown under the bus to save his own skin. The Cabinet Secretary is the latest person Keir Starmer has thrown under the bus to save his own skin"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:32Z 202.3K followers, 28.9K engagements
"But the Prime Minister did. Unlike Dan I didnt celebrate Mandelsons appointment. https://t.co/MqKs99K2F2 Unlike Dan I didnt celebrate Mandelsons appointment. https://t.co/MqKs99K2F2"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:23Z 202.3K followers, 36.4K engagements
"@MatthewStadlen So just to be clear you think the main issue is my advocating his appointment (without access to the cabinet office and security service vetting Starmer had access to) rather than the Prime Minister's actual appointment of him"
X Link 2026-02-13T11:34Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Ed Miliband - who Tom did such a great job of guiding to No.10 - literally said the Labour Party were "staring into a black hole" at the start of the week. I really wish Keir would just appoint him so we can draw a line under these desperate fawning efforts to get a job. The BBC was not the most over-excited media outlet during this weeks frenzied spasm about the PM. But with right wing commentators like @MrHarryCole and @afneil - who usually foam and froth at mere mention of the BBC - now pouring rare praise on its coverage somethings wrong. The BBC was not the most over-excited media outlet"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:14Z 202.3K followers, 46K engagements
"RT @KevinASchofield: The frenzied spasm about the PM came about because the leader of Scottish Labour called on him to resign. Any journ"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:14Z 202.3K followers, [--] engagements
"@MatthewStadlen Oh mate seriously. Is this what were going to be getting from you from now on. The greatest hits"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:26Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"RT @btharris93: One of the biggest mistakes Starmer and his team made in opposition was portraying themselves as squeaky clean grown-ups"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:23Z 202.3K followers, [--] engagements
"With the sacking of Chris Wormald and the appointment of Antonia Romeo Keir Starmer has effectively declared war on the Civil Service. And there is a golden rule. When Ministers go to war with the Civil Service the Civil Service always wins"
X Link 2026-02-13T07:04Z 202.3K followers, 68.7K engagements
"All these Labour women MPs running around putting forward their pet theories about how to deal with the Boys Club. I know it may be crazy but how about not propping up the bloke who established it. Then actually electing a woman as leader. For the first time in a century"
X Link 2026-02-13T19:52Z 202.3K followers, 49.9K engagements
"@JamesEFoster You really are incapable of distinguishing between the politics and the personal aren't you. You genuinely do feel the need to channel hatred towards anyone who happens to share a different political viewpoint"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:37Z 202.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Wes Streeting admits to Mandelson the Government has no growth strategy. Like I said we've got months and months of this to come. Again the idea Starmer can move on from this is for the birds. Text exchange between Wes Streeting and Peter Mandelson part of a much wider batch provided by Streeting's team Streeting said the government has "no growth strategy at all" https://t.co/GchPN9JWch Text exchange between Wes Streeting and Peter Mandelson part of a much wider batch provided by Streeting's team Streeting said the government has "no growth strategy at all" https://t.co/GchPN9JWch"
X Link 2026-02-09T19:19Z 202.3K followers, 105.9K engagements
"Keir Starmer is becoming as unlucky with pedophiles and their mates as Jeremy Corbyn was with anti-semites"
X Link 2026-02-11T11:50Z 202.3K followers, 58.8K engagements
"Sources in several parties starting to point to some strange betting patterns around Gorton and Denton. Greens odds have been shortening all week. But that's not reflecting what anyone is picking up on the ground"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:16Z 202.3K followers, 126.2K engagements
"This tweet is going to require some explanation. This is nonsense. APCO were asked to look into a suspected illegal hack which had nothing to do with UK journalists at Sunday Times Guardian or any other brilliant UK newspaper. APCOs investigation never fully got to the bottom of this. Those who know me know I think the https://t.co/DFP3wlLLUQ This is nonsense. APCO were asked to look into a suspected illegal hack which had nothing to do with UK journalists at Sunday Times Guardian or any other brilliant UK newspaper. APCOs investigation never fully got to the bottom of this. Those who know me"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:01Z 202.3K followers, 55.9K engagements
"RT @TomTugendhat: Im not going to keep going on this. If you want to criticise Rishi - fine. I get that. If you want to say Farage was rig"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:29Z 202.3K followers, [---] engagements
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