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The Latest Breaking News from Peter Mandelson

Starmer says he was in the dark over Mandelson’s true relationship with Epstein

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The Independent UK

Top Starmer aide quits over sexually explicit Diane Abbott messages

Paul Ovenden resigns from director of strategy role after ‘unacceptable’ messages sent in 2017 uncovered

The Independent UK

Starmer breaks silence over Mandelson sacking: ‘Had I known what I know now, I’d have never appointed him’

PM attempts to move on from Peter Mandelson’s Epstein scandal hours ahead of Donald Trump state visit

The Independent UK

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Embattled Keir Starmer breaks silence on Mandelson-Epstein 'love' emails

KEIR Starmer has admitted he did not ask about the content of emails between Peter Mandelson and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before defending the…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer: I would not have appointed Mandelson ‘had I known then what I know now’

Sir Keir Starmer is battling a backlash over his handling of the appointment and sacking of Lord Mandelson.

The Independent UK

Who is Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney?

The debate around how long Morgan McSweeney might have left as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff has been is bubbling away and doesn’t look…

The National (Scotland)

What’s at stake in Trump’s state visit and why Starmer will have to treat the US president like a child

COMMENT: Honouring Donald Trump with a second state visit is a diplomatic strategic necessity for King and country, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Keir Starmer will be ousted as Labour leader unless he 'changes course immediately', MPs warn

Labour MPs are reeling over high-profile sackings and resignations in recent weeks

Evening Standard

Minister fuels claims that Mandelson could be thrown out of Lords

Jacqui Smith said she was ‘angry and disgusted’ by Peter Mandelson’s behaviour, adding that his fate in the Lords would be decided by chief whip Roy Kennedy

The Independent UK

Labour MP: ‘Inevitable’ Starmer will be ousted if 2026 elections are bad

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment and sacking and Labour’s poor poll ratings.

The Independent UK

Labour Insiders Say Starmer Must Quell Epstein‑Mandelson Scandal or 'Lose' Leadership

Leaked emails show Mandelson urged Epstein's early release; Starmer defended him 48 hrs after No 10 got them, then sacked

International Business Times UK

Top Starmer aide resigns over explicit Diane Abbott messages in further blow to PM – as it happened

Director of strategy Paul Ovenden quits to avoid becoming ‘distraction’ after details of derogatory emails emerge

The Guardian - UK

Starmer could be ousted within months if he doesn’t change course, Labour MPs warn

Richard Burgon warns that the PM must deliver ‘for people’ or there will have to be ‘change at the very top’

The Independent UK

Donald Trump’s UK state visit arrives at awkward moment after Mandelson exit

Sacking of Peter Mandelson over Epstein ties threatens to overshadow fanfare of US president’s two-day trip

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Evening Standard

Tories write to Starmer to demand answers over Mandelson scandal

The Labour grandee was sacked on Thursday over emails that showed he sent supportive messages even as Epstein faced jail for sex offences.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the UK’s dangerous moment: as Labour falters, the far right mobilises

Editorial: Political leadership is missing just as Britain needs it most. The government must step up as others stir division and disillusionment grows

The Independent UK

‘Free speech’ row threatens to derail Starmer’s talks with Trump on state visit as government mired in chaos

Exclusive: US concerns over free speech in the UK expected to be high on the agenda between Starmer and Trump during the state visit, with the UK side in chaos after Mandelson’s sacking

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Don’t mention the E-word!’ How Donald Trump’s state visit is a minefield for all concerned

COMMENT: This week’s visit by the US president has the potential to go wrong in so many ways, says Sean O’Grady, that for Starmer it will be like the political equivalent of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

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The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer 'facing plot by Labour MPs to oust him as Prime Minister'

KEIR Starmer is reportedly facing a plot to oust him as Prime Minister as the fallout from Peter Mandelson’s sacking as ambassador rumbles on.

The Guardian - UK

Peter Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says

Peter Kyle says ‘singular talents’ were balanced against warnings as Epstein accuser’s family criticise appointment

The Guardian - US

Epstein birthday book renews questions about links to rich and powerful men

Book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell contains multiple innuendo-laden notes – including one, allegedly, from Trump

Evening Standard

Mandelson should never have been made ambassador, say Virginia Giuffre’s family

The Labour peer was sacked on Thursday after emails were published showing he had sent supportive messages even as Epstein faced jail.

The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson should not have been US ambassador, Virginia Giuffre’s family say

Virginia Giuffre was a leading accuser of convicted sex offenders Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell

Evening Standard

Mandelson had ‘quite a record’ as ambassador but Epstein links ‘inexplicable’

Former UK ambassador to the US Lord Kim Darroch also said vetting for the role is a lengthy and thorough process.

The Independent UK

Mandelson deemed ‘worth the risk’ after checks, Cabinet minister says

The Labour grandee was sacked from his post on Thursday morning.

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