Mahmood in standoff with Starmer over No 10 not sacking junior minister
Shabana Mahmood confronted Keir Starmer over Downing Street's refusal to sack junior minister Mike Tapp on July 17. Tapp, who wrote an unauthorised article advocating for exemptions for overseas care workers, may face dismissal for breaching the ministerial code. The incident highlights ongoing tensions within Labour following recent local election setbacks.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 19:35 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 20:40 UTC
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