Government has to start delivering, Angela Rayner says The former deputy prime minister was focusing on issues facing the nighttime economy. Evening Standard · Feb 12
Angela Rayner hits out at government over rocketing taxes for pubs and hospitality businesses The former deputy prime minister said ministers must listen to the struggling hospitality sector and recognise its ‘value not just in rhetoric, but in policy’ Evening Standard · Feb 12
Man behind satirical Crewkerne Gazette AI videos was jailed in UK for hate crimes Joshua Bonehill-Paine revealed as owner of X account known for videos depicting politicians such as Keir Starmer The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
It’s nothing short of TV gold: mix horror with wild comedy and call it Starmer’s last stand The only reason we might not get our seventh prime minister in 10 years is that no one can find one, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Keir Starmer says he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for resignation PM survives day of high tension after Scots Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for him to step down amid Peter Mandelson row The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
‘Rayner for leader’ site proves race to succeed Starmer is well under way Allies of leading candidates keen to tout credentials but others despair at options at top of party The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
Morning Mail: Sydney protest chaos, Japan’s gas lobbying revealed, Bad Bunny’s cultural moment Police accused of mishandling protest amid scenes of violence in city; celebrities come out in support of Super Bowl performance The Guardian - AU · Feb 9
Keir Starmer clings on as another aide quits and Scottish leader urges him to step down after ‘too many mistakes’ Cabinet rallies around embattled PM, who says he is not prepared ‘to walk away’ despite facing public calls to quit – after communications director Tim Allan steps down The Independent UK · Feb 9
Planning ahead: the political leadership campaigns that launched too soon As ‘Rayner for leader’ site goes live, here are previous instances of politicians jumping the gun The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
Revealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in January Exclusive: angelaforleader.co.uk domain also registered but MP’s team dismiss unfinished site as ‘fake’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 9
What to know about who could succeed Keir Starmer as UK prime minister British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. The release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggests damaging details about Mandelson, putting Starmer's position at risk The Independent UK · Feb 9
OPINION - Jimmy Lai and Sir Keir Starmer ... what a contrast between the two The Hong Kong democracy activist is suffering for his principles; Sir Keir is another matter. Yet Labour must stick with him Evening Standard · Feb 9
Morgan McSweeney out, what next for Sir Keir Starmer? The exit of the Prime Minister’s closest aide leaves Sir Keir’s position in increased jeopardy. Evening Standard · Feb 9
Keir Starmer out, Shabana Mahmood in? How Epstein revelations could lead to the UK's first Muslim prime minister Starmer is not accused of misconduct, and Mandelson has consistently denied any impropriety. Yet British politics does not operate solely on legal thresholds. It operates on perception, timing and instinct. The renewed attention on Epstein has revived a broader unease about elite networks, proximity to power and the sense that… The Times of India · Feb 9
The Independent UK · Feb 8 Defiant Starmer to take Labour message to country despite calls for him to quit over Mandelson Downing Street says PM will be ‘out and about’ in the coming week ‘making the case for why [his] government is delivering for working people’
Evening Standard · Feb 7 Mandelson faces demands to hand back payoff after sacking over Epstein link A No 10 source said Lord Mandelson should either give the money back or donate it to a charity working with victims.
The Independent UK · Feb 7 Starmer’s deputy warns Mandelson scandal will impact crucial by-election Lucy Powell tells The Independent the Gorton and Denton by-election represents ‘a line in the sand’, as MPs fear it has become a referendum on Starmer in the wake of the Mandelson scandal
The Independent UK · Feb 7 ‘It’s over for Starmer. The only questions are when, how, and how painful’ IN FOCUS: Keir Starmer’s premiership has lurched between crises, but his handling of the Mandelson scandal could prove to be fatal. Kate Devlin and David Maddox hear from Labour MPs who are furious about this week’s events, and fearful for the future
The Independent UK · Feb 7 A surprise candidate to replace Starmer could neutralise Farage’s voter appeal NEWS ANALYSIS: With the prime minister rumoured to be ‘in a dark place’ and considering quitting over the Mandelson scandal, political editor David Maddox looks at the possible replacements, including a rapidly emerging surprise contender
The Independent UK · Feb 7 Mandelson-Starmer latest: Former peer’s ‘five-figure’ US ambassador pay-off ‘to be reviewed’ by Foreign Office Lord Mandelson was handed an exit payment after he was unceremoniously sacked from office, according to reports
The Independent UK · Feb 7 Gordon Brown warns Keir Starmer leadership crisis is ‘serious’ Former prime minister says he felt ‘shocked, sad, angry betrayed, let down’ by Lord Mandelson’s alleged actions in his government
Evening Standard · Feb 7 Brown says Starmer leadership crisis is ‘serious’ but PM is ‘man of integrity’ Former prime minister Gordon Brown said he felt ‘shocked, sad, angry betrayed, let down’ by Lord Mandelson’s alleged actions in his government.
The Independent UK · Feb 7 Mandelson-Starmer latest: Rayner ‘warned PM not to appoint peer’ over Epstein links after police search his homes The former deputy prime minister reportedly told Starmer appointing Mandelson would be a mistake
The Independent UK · Feb 6 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
The Conversation · Feb 6 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.