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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Outrage Block



A problem with the Peter Mandelson debacle is how difficult it is to crank up some outrage, a flicker of surprise or even a raised eyebrow. 

There is one interesting question though - will Keir Starmer try to deny that he appointed Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States?  

Meanwhile the Daily Express has a more important aspect to relate -


Politics live: Nigel Farage makes huge announcement as Keir Starmer in crisis


Nigel Farage gave a Reform UK press conference today as Sir Keir Starmer faces a crisis over Lord Mandelson.

The Reform leader unveiled his party's five-point plan to "save Britain's pubs".

7 comments:

DiscoveredJoys said...

In my opinion Mandelson operated as a 'fixer' or vizier who was excused his faults because of his usefulness to the Great and Good.

Once his usefulness ended he became a target for criticism. A lot of criticism.

mb said...

Either that or he is a deviant and pervert who operates well amongst other deviants and perverts.

dearieme said...

Manglebum needs to be careful or someone may Epstein him.

James Higham said...

The Dark Lord hath fallen.

A K Haart said...

DJ - it must have been an odd position, having to be useful but probably not accepted by the Establishment. He also bungled things, as if he never quite grasped the risks.

mb - that's the suspicion and as we know, there are good reasons to keep it in mind.

dearieme - yes he will have to be careful, he must know things which are dangerous to know.

James - one of many unfortunately.

Bucko said...

His five point plan to save the pubs was a bit underwhelming. Sounded like something your average politician would come out with

A K Haart said...

Bucko - yes, he's not impressive on specifics.