Gaza was the scandal that should have ended Keir Starmer’s political career

Gaza was the scandal that should have ended Keir Starmer’s political career Submitted by Hamza Yusuf on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:02 If the Mandelson saga does finally do for Starmer, it could clear the way for his true moral reckoning - appearing at The Hague over his unwavering support for Israel's genocide "His hands are soaked in Palestinian blood that will never wash, and the historical record will always reflect that. " (Tom Nicholson/AFP) On UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer continues to face intense pressure and the potential collapse of his spell in Downing Street, as the Peter Mandelson appointment saga rumbles on. Details recently emerged suggesting that Mandelson failed his security vetting as potential UK ambassador to the US , but that decision was overruled by the Foreign Office - under pressure from the Cabinet Office - in order to finalise the appointment.