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UK: Communications Director of PM Starmer Resigns

Published February 9, 2026, 12:17
UK: Communications Director of PM Starmer Resigns

Tim Allan, Communications Director of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned today following the resignation of Morgan Sweeney, a top advisor to the Prime Minister, who had expressed support for Peter Mandelson for the position of ambassador to Washington. These resignations come at a critical moment for the Starmer government, amid revelations about Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Allan announced his resignation, noting the need for a new team in No. 10. He is an experienced advisor, with a long career in public affairs and a former associate of Tony Blair. The revelations regarding Peter Mandelson and his ties to sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein have triggered a crisis in the government, with calls for transparency and investigations. The resignation of two top members of Starmer’s staff underscores the tension and uncertainty prevailing. Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice, will testify behind closed doors before a House of Representatives committee, but she is expected to invoke her right to silence.