More from the 'do (at Walkers of Whitehall) in playbook, including lengthy spotted
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McSweeney was of course forced to quit over his advice to hire Mandelson despite the former ambo's Epstein links. He'd also become lightning rod for criticism from MPs
— In gushing speech PM also said McSweeney had "plan, strategy and foresight" to change Labour
— McSweeney's speech brought several of his allies to tears
— Attendees included several cabinet ministers from the Labour right (no Streeting or Mahmood, though their SpAds went).
EXC: Inside Morgan McSweeney's cosy leaving drinks last night
— Acc to multiple witnesses Keir Starmer, in a speech to room full of Labour right types, said that McSweeney is not only one of the best political strategists in the country, "but in the entire world"
