Starmer’s former top aide admits ‘serious error of judgement’ over Mandelson appointment IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
Starmer’s ‘due process’ claim over Mandelson job not backed by ex-official Former Foreign Office chief Sir Philip Barton said Sir Keir Starmer knew the risks over Lord Peter Mandelson’s association with Jeffrey Epstein. Evening Standard · Apr 28
Detail of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein 'like knife through my soul', says PM's ex chief of staff Morgan McSweeney took responsibility for appointing the peer US ambassador, saying Sir Keir Starmer had ‘relied on my advice and I got it wrong’ Evening Standard · Apr 28
McSweeney admits pressuring Foreign Office to expedite Mandelson role Starmer’s former chief of staff says he asked people to act quickly but not to skip steps in vetting process The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Former top civil servant says Starmer knew risks of ‘toxic, hot potato’ Epstein-Mandelson relationship IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
Starmer knew risks of ‘toxic, hot potato’ Epstein to Mandelson, says ex-mandarin Sir Philip Barton said there was no substance to allegations the Prime Minister’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney had sworn at him. Evening Standard · Apr 28
UK politics: Starmer avoids privileges committee inquiry into vetting of Peter Mandelson – as it happened MPs rejected a Conservative party proposal for the prime minister to face a parliamentary inquiry into his appointment of Peter Mandelson The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Starmer latest: PM could bring Rayner back into Cabinet to avoid Labour leadership challenge It comes after Sir Keir Starmer survived a vote by MPs to launch ‘sleaze’ inquiry over the Peter Mandelson vetting row The Independent UK · Apr 28
Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on Peter Mandelson vetting row The Prime Minister has urged Labour backbenchers to ‘stand together against’ the motion. Evening Standard · Apr 27
Anas Sarwar challenged to order MPs to back inquiry into PM MPs will vote on whether the Privileges Committee should carry out an inquiry into Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · Apr 27
Starmer says he’s ‘thankful every day’ for wife Victoria ahead of Commons vote on Mandelson row IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 27
Top Foreign Office official ‘felt pressure’ for ‘rapid outcome’ on Mandelson vetting Ian Collard tells MPs he had not seen UKSV assessment summary before briefing Olly Robbins on clearance The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
Mandelson and McSweeney: a partnership forged on winning and crushing the Labour left Former chief of staff who helped bring Mandelson out of Labour shadows for Washington post to be questioned by MPs on vetting process The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
Starmer tells MPs to ‘fight together’ before critical day for his premiership The prime minister faces a standards investigation over Mandelson affair and testimony from Morgan McSweeney The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Voices: Never mind the plotters – Keir Starmer has a robust case for his own defence THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Whatever the opposition’s excitable claims, all available evidence points to the PM having misled no one – and he remains the right man for the job given the shabby list of would-be replacements
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Starmer calls wife Victoria ‘absolute rock’ before Commons vote on Mandelson row Sir Keir Starmer has described his wife, Victoria as “an absolute rock”, saying she is encouraging him to continue as prime minister, despite mounting criticism.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 Lights. Camera. Lindsay! Speaker’s show lands Starmer with yet another headache It seemed like a fait accompli that Hoyle would deny the application for a Commons vote – but he had other ideas
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 What might McSweeney and Barton reveal about Mandelson vetting scandal? MPs likely to question Starmer’s ex-chief of staff and former top official in Foreign Office on pressure, process and access
Evening Standard · Apr 27 Starmer urges Labour MPs to vote against parliamentary probe into Mandelson row The Commons will vote on Tuesday on whether the Privileges Committee should consider if the Prime Minister misled the House.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Labour MPs face a ‘lose-lose’ vote on Starmer sleaze inquiry NEWS ANALYSIS: As Starmer faces a crunch vote in parliament, political editor David Maddox talks to Labour MPs and those involved with the Boris Johnson Privileges Committee inquiry to find out what could happen next
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 Support Starmer and move on from Mandelson vetting row Letters: Readers respond to the continuing saga around the appointment of the former US ambassador
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 Match the children’s game to the profession Brief letters: Peter Mandelson’s walkies | Farage and Trump | EV charger issues | Bard brutality | Pay your taxes
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Why the King’s visit to meet Trump is crucial for Starmer ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at how King Charles will be able to repair the damaged relationship between the UK and US following Trump’s outbursts against Starmer and rows over Iran, Greenland and the Chagos Islands
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Polanksi says he feels ‘really sorry for the King’ over Trump visit Zack Polanski is blaming Sir Keir Starmer for the situation
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 Keir Starmer Replacement Revealed: New Favourite Emerges to Replace UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny as betting odds favor Andy Burnham as a potential successor amid controversy over the Mandelson vetting process and upcoming local elections.