Why did Starmer ignore the evidence against Mandelson?

The release of the Mandelson documents shows the degree to which his appointment was a huge risk. Why did the lawyerly, cautious Starmer overrule the warnings and press ahead despite all the consequences? • Please join the co-operative’s never ending debate: [e-mail] • Rock & Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on May 11th in the aftermath of the dramatic elections. • Rock & Roll Politics is live at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th. • Subscribe to Patreon here for the main podcast a day early and ad free, plus bonus podcasts and exclusive live events. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices