{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/658300edbbd71a00174fea51/69e8ddb2d2febdbec9f70009?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Running scared: Starmer ‘cancels’ PMQs to avoid Mandelson scrutiny","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/658300edbbd71a00174fea51/1776868646683-b3ca6138-f39c-481b-b318-66e91287545f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Labour is reportedly plotting for Prime Minister’s Questions to be cancelled next week, meaning Sir Keir Starmer will avoid further scrutiny over the Mandelson scandal.</p><p><br></p><p>Camilla and Tim react to party whips' “dodgy” manoeuvres and unpack this afternoon’s exchange between Kemi Badenoch and Sir Keir, in which the PM admitted he had pushed for a plum ambassadorial role for Lord Doyle, his disgraced former communications chief.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, they ask whether the Cabinet is turning against the Prime Minister – after a circumspect broadcast round from usually loyal Pat McFadden – as the first Labour MP calls on him to resign.</p><p><br></p><p>🚨 LIVE EVENT: The Daily T will be going on the road to London (April 27), Cardiff (April 28), Warwick (April 29) and Worthing (April 30) ahead of May’s critical local elections, where you'll have a chance to put your questions to Camilla and Tim.</p><p><br></p><p>🎟️ Tickets are limited, book yours now!: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/0/live-event-the-daily-t-on-the-road/</p><p><br></p><p>We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X</p><p><br></p><p>► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor</p><p><br></p><p>Producers: Lilian Fawcett</p><p>Senior Producer: John Cadigan</p><p>Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman</p><p>Video Producer: Will Walters</p><p>Studio Operator: Meghan Searle</p><p>Editor: Camilla Tominey</p><p><br></p><p>Highlights</p><ul><li>Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to reports next week's PMQs will be cancelled</li><li>As Keir Starmer admits he pushed for an ambassador role for his disgraced comms chief Matthew Doyle</li></ul>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}