In a bombshell political memoir that's set to rock Westminster, Lord Peter Mandelson has launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer, branding the Labour leader "a disgrace" in what insiders are calling a calculated act of revenge.
The Betrayal That Fueled the Fury
The extraordinary condemnation stems from Starmer's controversial decision to withdraw support for Jeremy Corbyn during the 2020 Equality and Human Rights Commission report into antisemitism within the Labour Party. Mandelson, one of the architects of New Labour, portrays Starmer's move as an act of political cowardice that shattered party unity.
"The strength of Mandelson's language reveals the depth of personal and political betrayal he feels," notes political commentator Andrew Pierce. "This isn't just political disagreement - it's raw, personal animosity from one of Labour's most experienced operators."
A Calculated Political Assassination
Mandelson's memoir, due for publication next week, delivers what many are calling a "political assassination" of Starmer's leadership. The former Business Secretary doesn't hold back, using his most powerful ammunition against the man currently leading Labour in the polls.
The timing couldn't be more sensitive for Starmer, who faces increasing scrutiny over his leadership style and political convictions. Mandelson's intervention threatens to reopen old wounds within the party just as Labour attempts to present a united front to voters.
The Corbyn Factor
At the heart of Mandelson's fury lies Starmer's handling of the Corbyn legacy. When Starmer declared that Corbyn's response to the antisemitism report had been "a failure of leadership," he crossed a line that Mandelson believes should never have been crossed.
This public airing of Labour's dirty laundry comes despite Mandelson having previously advised Starmer on strategy, adding an extra layer of personal betrayal to the political drama unfolding between the two powerful figures.
Westminster Reacts to the Political Earthquake
Political analysts are already speculating about the potential damage to Starmer's authority. "When someone of Mandelson's stature uses language this strong, it resonates through the corridors of power," observes one senior Labour MP who wished to remain anonymous.
The memoir promises to reveal:
- Behind-the-scenes details of Labour's internal conflicts
- Mandelson's personal disappointment in Starmer's leadership
- The strategic thinking behind this very public condemnation
- Fresh insights into Labour's ongoing civil war
As the political world digests this dramatic intervention, one thing is clear: Mandelson has chosen to settle scores in the most public way possible, ensuring that Labour's internal divisions will dominate headlines in the crucial period ahead.
