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There’s one argument Starmer could make to save his skin – but he won’t dare do it

Among those focusing on what the PM knew about Peter Mandelson are many who themselves knew plenty and chose to ignore it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

‘Pestering for a role’: how Mandelson talked his way back into the Labour fold

Officials, MPs and other insiders recall a need for clarity and Blair-era frisson before election – even if Sue Gray was wary

The Guardian - UK

Police search two properties as part of Peter Mandelson investigation

The Metropolitan Police are searching an address in the Wiltshire area and another in the Camden area.

The Independent UK

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Police search London property as part of Peter Mandelson investigation amid Epstein scandal

Officers searched a property in Camden, north London and another in Wiltshire

Evening Standard

Readers slam ‘old boys’ club’ for sidelining Dame Karen Pierce in favour of Peter Mandelson

YOUR VIEWS: Our community viewed Dame Karen Pierce’s removal as an unnecessary and gendered misjudgement, sidelining an effective diplomat in favour of ‘one of the boys’

The Independent UK

What was known about Mandelson’s ties to Epstein before he became US ambassador?

Information about the nature of the disgraced peer’s relationship with the paedophile was in the public domain ahead of his appointment.

Evening Standard

After Epstein fallout, UK leader Starmer faces hurdles and rivals as he battles to keep his job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle to stay in post in the wake of the fallout of his decision in 2024 to appoint veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein

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How much trouble is Keir Starmer in?

Keir Starmer is in the middle of his worst crisis yet following further damaging revelations about Peter Mandelson’s friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The Conversation

Jeffrey Epstein planned to buy Mayfair hotel for London ‘playroom’ after push from Andrew associate

An associate of Prince Andrew’s encouraged the late paedophile financier to buy Dukes London in St James's Place

Evening Standard

So the Epstein scandal is about politics? Silly me for thinking it’s about the mass abuse of women and girls

Obsessing over individual players and political chaos leaves less time to focus on the misogyny. And that’s for the best, isn’t it guys, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson’s lobbying firm cuts all ties with disgraced peer amid Epstein fallout

The former US ambassador no longer holds a stake in the business

The Independent UK

Mandelson’s lobbying firm cuts all ties and announces boss to quit

Global Counsel said Lord Mandelson no longer has a stake in the business nor any influence over it.

Evening Standard

Boss of lobbying firm founded with Peter Mandelson quits after Epstein revelations

Ben Wegg-Prosser resigns from Global Counsel as emails show Epstein’s help was sought in setting up the company

The Guardian - UK

Will Keir Starmer survive the Mandelson-Epstein scandal?

Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life amid mounting fury over his decision to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite being aware of his ties to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Evening Standard

What next for embattled Starmer after Mandelson scandal?

Sir Keir Starmer’s grip on power looks increasingly shaky after the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson led to questions on his judgment.

The Guardian - UK

Labour thinktank close to Morgan McSweeney paid firm to investigate journalists

Labour Together hired company to look at Sunday Times and Guardian reporters after article about donations, documents suggest

Evening Standard

There will be ‘soul-searching’ in Labour this weekend, says Labour MSP

Monica Lennon said just mentioning Peter Mandelson’s name ‘makes my skin crawl’.

Evening Standard

Pressure mounts on Starmer to dismiss top adviser over Mandelson scandal

Some Labour MPs blame Morgan McSweeney for the peer’s appointment as US ambassador despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer faces renewed calls to sack chief of staff over Mandelson scandal

Another Labour MP says Morgan McSweeney should go as Harriet Harman says PM left looking ‘weak, naive and gullible’

The Independent UK

Senior government figures forced to hand over private messages with Mandelson

PM hopes release of documents will prove he was ‘misled’ by Mandelson before he appointed him as US ambassador

Evening Standard

London Labour grandees slam Starmer for believing 'Prince of Darkness' Mandelson on Epstein links as PM fights for job

Former Labour Deputy Leader Baroness Harman piles pressure on the Prime Minister as he battles for survival

The Guardian - UK

Police search properties related to Peter Mandelson investigation - as it happened

The police said they were carrying out search warrants at two addresses, one in Wiltshire and another in north London

The Independent UK

Mandelson-Starmer latest: Claims Rayner warned PM over peer’s Epstein links after police search his homes

The former deputy prime minister reportedly told Starmer appointing Mandelson would be a mistake

Evening Standard

Hit Lord Mandelson with 'full force of the law,' says Baroness Hazarika voicing fury from Labour MPs

The Labour peer said the former British ambassador to the US should be ‘investigated robustly by the police without fear or favour’

The Guardian - UK

It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if

With three years left and a huge majority, Labour can govern with more humility and deliver real change. But with Starmer at the helm? I can’t see it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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