Sir Keir Starmer: 'I beat myself up' about Peter Mandelson

Friday, 27 March 2026 07:16

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Beth is in Helsinki with the prime minister for an exclusive interview for the podcast.

Sir Keir Starmer has said he "hates the fact" that he made a "mistake" over the appointment of Peter Mandelson.

"I dwell on it. I beat myself up about it," he told Beth, who is accompanying him on a visit to Finland, where he is taking part in a leaders' summit.

Beth also questions him about his relationship with Donald Trump following disparaging comments the US president made about Sir Keir's response to the Iran war.

Plus, Beth, Harriet and Ruth react to the full interview.

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Sir Keir Starmer: 'I beat myself up' about Peter Mandelson

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