Will UK PM Keir Starmer Keep His Job?

Summary

Bloomberg's Rosalind Mathieson discusses the political crisis engulfing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his chief of staff resigned over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, amid scrutiny of Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The segment covers whether Starmer can survive, the risk of cabinet pressure or a leadership challenge, and upcoming elections that could worsen Labour's position. The host notes the pound is in focus as UK political risk returns.

• Keir Starmer's future is in balance after his chief of staff quit over Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment.
• Mandelson's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein continue to dog the government.
• Downing Street is bracing for cabinet ministers to push for Starmer's resignation.
• Upcoming by-elections and May local elections could be bad for Labour.
• Potential leadership challengers may wait for election results before acting.
• The pound is in focus as UK political risk returns.