Streeting — Keir Starmer’s downfall was hastened by his relationship with Peter Mandelson. Despite knowing Mandelson maintained a relationship with the dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Starmer made the man our ambassador to the US. This made it clear to all that Starmer is a man with phenomenally bad judgement. It also made it clear that we can’t have another PM who’s linked to Mandelson.

Now, Wes Streeting thinks he’s the man to replace Starmer. And you know who else supposedly thinks that?

Peter Mandelson tells friends he backs Wes Streeting for Labour leader https://t.co/OohaxSyCPl

— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) May 16, 2026

Wes and Pete

The Mail described Mandelson’s backing as follows:

It is the backing that every leadership contender dreads: the endorsement of Peter Mandelson.

According to the Mail, Mandelson told friends that Streeting is the only potential replacement:

with anything new to offer or the ability to connect with voters.

We know what you’re thinking, and yes — he was talking about the same Wes Streeting (allegedly). This is despite Streeting being dedicated to the same failed privatisation ideology of every other Labour right politician.

Mandelson protege Wes Streeting didn’t want to speak to the Canary’s @cjmbaillie today about notorious Palantir – apparently he needs “permission” to speak to journalists. From whom? Petie? #GortonAndDenton #GortonDentonByElection pic.twitter.com/LZ8xfr2LZL

— Canary (@TheCanaryUK) February 26, 2026

As Health Secretary, Wes Streeting deepened the privatisation of our NHS and handed over our data to Palantir, a company involved in genocide.

I am sure his friend Peter Mandelson is very proud.

Time to reinstate our NHS as a fully public service — and kick Palantir out!

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 14, 2026

The Mail also reports:

I have not made and will not make – categorically – any comment on candidates or aspects of this contest, so you have been misinformed.’

Generally, with politicians like Mandelson, you can assume that when you hear from their ‘friends’ you’re actually hearing from them. This is how it all works. The media gets titbits, and the leakers get to remain anonymous.

Regardless of what Mandelson did or didn’t say, Streeting and Starmer’s government have all been tainted by this scandal:

Wes Streeting talking about Epsteins victims

Streeting knew Mandelson had stayed at Epsteins house after he was convicted & he didn’t speak out publicly when he was appointed, because Mandelson was his political friend & ally. Where was Streetings concern for the victims then? pic.twitter.com/jnPp9cv87s

— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) February 25, 2026

Streeting the moment

To be entirely fair, it’s not outside the realms of possibility that someone hostile to Streeting made up the Mandelson endorsement. This is the problem with the Labour Party; it’s a bunch of anti-social careerists who are constantly briefing against one another.

Regardless of who Mandelson did or didn’t endorse, anyway, this country does not need Streeting as PM.

Less than 5 months ago Wes Streeting was defending Peter Mandelson in his job as the UKs ambassador to the US (clip from September 2025) pic.twitter.com/gpqfG716uG

— Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) February 2, 2026

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By Willem Moore

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