Mahmoud, a clear and present danger A self-declared social conservative – “If you were trying to put me in a box you would say social, small-c conservative,” Mahmood admits to a “natural affinity for the faith, family and flag element of Blue Labour.” Her appointment was seen as another triumph for Starmer’s Chief of Staff and behind-the-scenes kingmaker Morgan McSweeney.
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