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Sir Keir Starmer thanked Morgan McSweeney for “his dedication, loyalty and leadership” after his resignation.

Mr McSweeney quit as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff over the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.

Reacting to his departure, Sir Keir said: “It’s been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years.

“He turned our party around after one of its worst ever defeats and played a central role running our election campaign.

“It is largely thanks to his dedication, loyalty and leadership that we won a landslide majority and have the chance to change the country.

“Having worked closely with Morgan in opposition and in government, I have seen every day his commitment to the Labour Party and to our country. Our party and I owe him a debt of gratitude, and I thank him for his service.”