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We owe it to Epstein’s victims and to British democracy to demand historic change

The abuse of women by figures such as Epstein, and of political power by the likes of Mandelson, must be confronted. As far as I am able, I will play my part, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK

Parliament is 'overrun by rats and mice,' says London MP ahead of £40bn revamp

Kemi Badenoch was speaking to ITV’s Preston when a rodent darted across the floor behind her

Evening Standard

Plans to fix Parliament could take more than 60 years and cost up to £40bn

The restoration and renewal client board has put forward two options

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Plans to restore Parliament could cost up to £40 billion

The restoration and renewal client board has put forward two options.

Evening Standard

Thursday briefing: Will the Epstein files threaten Peter Mandelson’s legacy?

In today’s newsletter: A police investigation, newly released documents and long‑standing questions about accountability have converged to place one of Labour’s most enduring figures under unprecedented scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Peter Mandelson is fleeing the House of Lords: now let’s throw out all the other rogues and idlers

The disgraced politician throws all that is wrong with our present system into sharp focus. We need a second chamber the public can trust, says Jenny Jones, a Green party peer

The Guardian - UK

Peter Mandelson steps down from the House of Lords – but he still has his title

Peter Mandelson has stepped down from the House of Lords over fresh revelations about his links to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. These now include emails suggesting thousands of pounds were sent to Mandelson’s husband, that Mandelson lobbied against US bank reforms on behalf of Epstein while he was a…

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Mandelson facing police probe over Epstein emails as he quits House of Lords

Prime minister accuses Mandelson of letting ‘his country down’ as the disgraced peer bows to pressure and quits House of Lords

The Independent UK

Mandelson quits Lords over Epstein scandal

Lord Mandelson had faced legislation being drawn up to remove him from the House of Lords.

Evening Standard

Peter Mandelson resigns from Lords after Epstein email leak scandal

Former minister apparently shared confidential government emails with child sex offender and financier

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson: ‘lapse of judgment’ to accept Epstein money for osteopathy course

Pressure is mounting on the Government to strip Lord Mandelson of his peerage over allegations that he passed information to Jeffrey Epstein.

Evening Standard

Epstein scandal bombshell: Met Police launch criminal investigation into disgraced peer Lord Mandelson

The Scotland Yard development came just hours after it emerged that the peer was resigning from the House of Lords

Evening Standard

Mandelson-Epstein latest: Starmer under pressure to release vetting documents after police announce criminal probe

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has demanded that the PM explain the vetting process for the former ambassador

The Independent UK

Mandelson could face police inquiry over alleged leak to Epstein

Met police assessing reports of alleged misconduct in public office after government information apparently shared

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The Independent UK

Lord Mandelson must hand in his title and face up to Congress

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Keir Starmer is right to demand his former US ambassador relinquish his peerage and testify before Congress about his ‘life adviser’ Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

The Independent UK

Mandelson could face police probe over government files leaked to Epstein

Both Reform UK and the SNP have referred Peter Mandelson to the police over the allegations of leaking internal government documents

Evening Standard

Pressure mounts on Mandelson to quit Lords over Epstein links

Documents released by the US Department of Justice indicate Epstein was sent details of internal discussions from the heart of the UK government.

The Guardian - UK

Can Peter Mandelson be stripped of his peerage over Epstein links?

Keir Starmer wants the Labour peer removed from the House of Lords but such a move is exceptionally complex

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Starmer: Mandelson ‘should not be a member of the House of Lords’

Downing Street said the Prime Minister does not have the power to strip Lord Mandelson of his peerage.

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson should no longer be a peer, says Starmer

Emails from 2009 appear to show the then business secretary shared confidential UK tax plans with Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

Labour urged to expel Mandelson from party after fresh Epstein links

The Labour Party has not yet said whether the whip would be restored to Peter Mandelson if he applied to return to the Lords

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying backers accused of bullying over threat to bypass Lords

Opponents of bill insist government should not give it special treatment as peers delay its passage

Evening Standard

Assisted dying supporters reject bullying claims as use of Parliament Act raised

Backers say the Act could be invoked to override objections from peers if the draft law is not approved before the King’s Speech.

Evening Standard

Stop smoke and mirrors on assisted dying Bill, key supporter urges opponents

Backers have said rarely used legislation could get the Bill through, but opponents say the proposals are unsafe and pose a risk to the vulnerable.

The Independent UK

Assisted dying supporters consider rare move to bypass Lords block

The legislation is currently undergoing scrutiny in the upper chamber

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