Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure

Peter Mandelson criticized Keir Starmer’s lack of 'verve' and tendency to buckle under pressure in WhatsApp messages with a senior cabinet minister, suggesting the prime minister should adopt a more 'Trumpian' approach. Mandelson also described Number 10 as 'beleaguered and bereft' and claimed the public 'are crying out for leadership.'