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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.

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

Evening Standard

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

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Starmer under pressure as he seeks to weather Mandelson storm

The Prime Minister said that ‘none of us knew the depth of the darkness’ of the peer’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Evening Standard

‘If someone had pulled the trigger’: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Starmer

PM clings to power after a day when Commons mutiny filled the air, as fallout over Mandelson appointment continues

The Guardian - UK

I’m sorry for appointing Mandelson and believing his Epstein lies, Starmer says

Prime minister apologises to Epstein victims but seeks to pin blame on vetting process, amid growing calls from within Labour to sack his right-hand man

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Starmer has to go’: Readers on the Mandelson files and Labour’s relentless infighting

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has been discussing the growing pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, focusing on his handling of Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment, the release of sensitive vetting files, and Angela Rayner’s dramatic Commons intervention, with many questioning his judgment and calling for new Labour leadership

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Starmer’s premiership safe, minister says despite growing anger over Mandelson

Steve Reed argued the Prime Minister was lied to by the peer about the extent of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Evening Standard

Starmer-Mandelson latest: Ex-ambassador ‘could face police interview over Epstein in days’ after PM’s apology

Starmer in ‘crisis situation’ as he insists ‘none of us knew the depth and the darkness’ of Mandelson-Epstein relationship

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer under pressure from own MPs over Peter Mandelson scandal

MPs approved the release of documents relating to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the United States on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Starmer finally says 'sorry' over Mandelson scandal as he fights for survival amid fury from Labour MPs

Earlier, loyalist Cabinet minister Steve Reed was sent out to defend the Prime Minister under fire over his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the US

Evening Standard

Starmer vows to defend ‘decent and tolerant Britain’ as he faces Labour fury over Mandelson appointment

Starmer’s support for ‘rules that protect those in need’ overshadowed by concerns he knew about Mandelson’s Esptein links

The Independent UK

Labour MPs say Starmer’s days as PM are numbered amid fury over Mandelson

MPs say release of papers on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could trigger leadership challenge

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer cannot afford to fall short of his promise of integrity and transparency

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the Epstein scandal grows, the prime minister must learn the right lessons from his disastrous appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador – and that his best hope of surviving in office lies in being open and contrite

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MPs back release of files on Mandelson appointment as US ambassador

Lord Mandelson was sacked from his Washington role in September last year over his links with Epstein.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner wields the knife that could finish Keir Starmer – but will she take the crown?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Her dramatic intervention in the Commons underlined the PM’s weakness and positioned her as his successor, writes political editor David Maddox

The Guardian - UK

Last chance, Keir? MPs in despair as crisis engulfs Downing Street

No 10’s misjudgment over Mandelson has left Labour MPs increasingly aware of the fallibility of the PM and his team

The Independent UK

Labour rebels force Starmer into humiliating climbdown on Mandelson files

Prime minister’s own integrity and judgement under scrutiny as he admits he knew of Peter Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with Epstein – but appointed him US ambassador anyway

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Angela Rayner leads Labour revolt against Keir Starmer on Mandelson files release amid 'cover-up' warning

London MPs also urged the PM to give Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee oversight on publishing the Mandelson papers

The Guardian - UK

Committee to review Mandelson disclosures after Labour MPs threaten to rebel

Whips agree to hand power over documents related to ex-ambassador’s links with Jeffrey Epstein to committee

The Independent UK

Mandelson has been ousted from Labour – but Starmer hasn’t heard the end of it

NEWS ANALYSIS: The scandal has echoes of the Christopher Pincher affair that finished off Boris Johnson, writes political editor David Maddox

The Independent UK

What’s really behind Labour’s civil war: John Rentoul answers your questions

ASK ME ANYTHING: In a recent Q&A with Independent readers, chief political commentator John Rentoul argues that Labour’s internal turmoil under Keir Starmer reflects a deeper crisis of discipline and direction that could hand the political initiative to Nigel Farage

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer hints at comeback for Angela Rayner

Keir Starmer says he wants to bring Angela Rayner back to the front line ‘at the right point’

Evening Standard

Starmer hints at comeback for ‘fantastic’ Rayner

Angela Rayner resigned as deputy prime minister and deputy Labour leader after it emerged she failed to pay the right tax on a flat purchase.

The Independent UK

Inside Labour’s Keir crisis: MPs warn Starmer has only accelerated leadership challenge by blocking Burnham

Labour Party has unveiled a relatively unknown candidate, Manchester city councillor Angeliki Stogia, to fight the Gorton and Denton by-election after snubbing the so-called King of the North. David Maddox, Kate Devlin and Millie Cooke report

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