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 · Feb 5
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 · Feb 5
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 · Feb 5
Swinney orders investigation into Scottish Government dealings with Mandelson Peter Mandelson is being probed by police over allegations of misconduct in public office. Evening Standard · Feb 4
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
Starmer brands Mandelson a 'liar who betrayed Britain' as King axes disgraced peer from Privy Council The Prime Minister is under growing pressure over his appointment of Lord Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the US after the Met Police launched a criminal investigation into him Evening Standard · Feb 4
Mandelson gone: Disgraced peer falls on his sword and quits Lords over Epstein scandal The Met Police has launched a criminal investigation into the disgraced peer Evening Standard · Feb 4
Starmer’s appointment of Mandelson under spotlight as criminal probe launched The Tories will use a parliamentary tactic to demand the publication of all papers related to the vetting of Peter Mandelson for the ambassadorship. Evening Standard · Feb 4
Epstein celebrated Brexit and ‘return to tribalism’, newly released emails suggest Millions of emails released on Friday show the influence of disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein over the world’s most powerful political figures The Independent UK · Feb 3
Pressure mounts on Mandelson to quit Lords over Epstein links Documents released by the US Department of Justice indicate Epstein was sent details of internal discussions from the heart of the UK government. Evening Standard · Feb 2
Starmer faces calls to strip Mandelson of his peerage Former ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson resigned his membership of the Labour Party after the latest release of Epstein documents. Evening Standard · Feb 2
Mandelson expected to be ordered to give evidence in US about Epstein ties Lord Mandelson faced fresh claims over his links to the disgraced financier over the weekend The Independent UK · Feb 2
The Grammys had lots of Mars, Carpenter soaring and a near-naked Bieber. Here are some key moments The Grammy Awards featured memorable performances, including Bruno Mars and Rosé kicking off the night with their high energy hit “APT.” The Independent UK · Feb 2
Mandelson ‘told Epstein he was trying to change bankers’ bonuses tax policy’ Emails appear to show a discussion in 2009 between paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and Lord Mandelson as they discuss a tax on bankers’ bonuses. Evening Standard · Feb 1
The Independent UK · Feb 1 Minister refuses to say if Peter Mandelson should be kicked out of Labour over Epstein scandal Labour has been under pressure to rule out allowing Peter Mandelson to hold the party whip should he return to the House of Lords
Evening Standard · Jan 13 Lord Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing friendship with Jeffrey Epstein Former UK ambassador to the US’s apology to Epstein’s victims comes after he declined to do so in an interview over the weekend
The Independent UK · Jan 13 Lord Mandelson apologises to victims of Jeffrey Epstein The former UK ambassador to the US had declined to apologise to Epstein’s victims in an interview over the weekend.
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025 Andrew introduces paedophile Epstein to British high society in huge photo dump The US Department of Justice uploaded thousands of documents to its website on Friday.
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025 'World’s largest’ photo of Epstein and Trump unveiled at Windsor Castle ahead of US President's state visit A campaign group claimed to unfurl the ‘world’s largest’ photo of Epstein and Trump at Windsor Castle
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025 Who could be the next Prime Minister? Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting among bookies' favourites Should Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership topple, Streeting and Burnham are just two of the names being thrown in the hat to proceed him
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 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 · Sep 14, 2025 Starmer’s right hand man has resigned – what does this mean for the future of the PM? ANALYSIS: Many people in Labour wanted Morgan McSweeney sacked as Downing Street chief of staff before he finally quit over the Mandelson scandal, but now the question is if Starmer can survive as PM without him, David Maddox writes
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025 Ex-M16 chief slams Starmer’s ‘appalling judgement’ over Mandelson US ambassador appointment Allies of the Labour grandee said he admitted in his vetting interview for the diplomat job that he continued his relationship with the paedophile for many years
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025 Starmer under scrutiny as Mandelson ‘admitted long ties with Epstein in vetting’ Questions are swirling about the Prime Minister’s political judgment after he sacked the peer a day after defending him.