I think the damning factor here is that number 10 was warned by the security services not to appoint Mandelson, the only thing we can't be sure of is did the powers within Downing St give that message to Starmer and if not, why not! I think Keir knew and went with the high risk element because of his connections within the US - trouble is with that, it sells out all the victims of child abuse. Even Ed Davey is calling for answers now. The Prime Minister knew alright.
