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Mandelson’s US ambassador payoff ‘to be reviewed by government’

Peer was dismissed in September after new emails detailing his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light

The Independent UK · Feb 7

‘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 · Feb 6

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

Evening Standard · Feb 4

Government signals U-turn on mandatory digital ID

The apparent climbdown leaves open the possibility that other digital documents could be used to prove someone has the right to work in the UK.

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Plans dropped for mandatory digital ID in latest Starmer U-turn

The apparent climbdown leaves open the possibility that other digital documents could be used to prove someone has the right to work in the UK

Evening Standard · Jan 13

UK government rolls back key part of digital ID plans

Workers will be able to use other identification for right to work, meaning digital form not mandatory

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

Compulsory digital ID plan axed as Labour makes another U-turn

New identity verification scheme aimed at deterring illegal migration is reportedly to become optional

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Starmer prepares for parliamentary battles over imminent EU ‘reset’ bill

Planned legislation could hand ministers significant powers to forge closer regulatory ties with Brussels

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

'Deeply Sinister' Labour Plans For Newborn Digital IDs Revealed—What Can Britons Expect?

Labour's secret plans to issue digital IDs to newborns have sparked outrage among Opposition politicians and the public, raising serious questions about the true scope of the Government's mandatory identification scheme beyond employment verification.

International Business Times UK · Jan 1

Redacting Andrew files ‘like removing Trump from Epstein documents’

Cabinet Office accused of cover-up after release of official papers referring to the King’s brother blocked

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025