Starmer accused of ‘stuffing Government with paedophile apologists’ by Badenoch The Prime Minister has faced pressure to step down. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Furious women MPs turn on Starmer over ‘boys’ club’ scandals PM faces questions over his judgement after admitting paedophile-linked peer ‘did not give a full account of his actions’ The Independent UK · Feb 11
BBC host cuts off comedian after Peter Mandelson joke Harry Enfield was cut off by The One Show hosts after he made a Lord Peter Mandelson joke live on air. The Independent UK · Feb 11
From princes to prime ministers: The European elites caught in Epstein’s ever-growing web IN FOCUS: Political pressure in the US led to the release of the Epstein files but the impact is being felt thousands of miles away, James C. Reynolds reports The Independent UK · Feb 11
Keir Starmer is the bandage that Labour can’t rip off for fear of opening old wounds The party’s MPs know their leader is failing but they are paralysed by fear of a contest with no obvious successor, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Inside Epstein's efforts to influence elites, from U.K. to Russia and beyond Breaking down his contacts with foreign officials, royals and elites. Axios · Feb 11
Starmer to face PMQs after pledging to ‘never walk away’ Sir Keir hit out at infighting within his party. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Streeting still ready to challenge Starmer despite show of unity, allies say Health secretary poised to make leadership bid after May local elections to pre-empt a potential challenge from rival Rayner, MPs close to him say The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Ministers warned not to copy Wes Streeting’s release of messages with Peter Mandelson Cabinet Office, PM and Met urge caution amid police investigation linked to release of Epstein documents The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
UK signed deals with US firms that were clients of Mandelson lobbying company Clients of Global Counsel, co-founded by Mandelson, included OpenAI and Palantir, which have both signed deals with government The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories Yes, he betrayed the national interest in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein – but also in his sanctioned role as enabler of corporate power, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Mandelson and the financial crash: why the Epstein allegations are so shocking Suggestions that Peter Mandelson may have shared government information with Jeffrey Epstein amid the fallout of the global financial crisis are being investigated by police. The Conversation · Feb 10
Lord who served as Starmer's comms chief stripped of Labour whip over links with paedophile Lord Matthew Doyle campaigned for ex Labour councillor Sean Morton when he ran as an Independent at local elections in May 2017 Evening Standard · Feb 10
Steady Ed conjures up a Keir in his own image – complete with fake steering wheel Miliband is one minister who doesn’t want to be PM, and is more than happy to let Starmer think he is still in control The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
The Independent UK · Feb 10 ‘I would pack Starmer’s suitcase for him’: Disdain for Labour unites Gorton and Denton ahead of crucial by-election ON THE GROUND: The fate of Keir Starmer’s premiership could be decided in Gorton and Denton on Thursday, where Labour faces a struggle to cling on to a 13,000 majority. Dan Haygarth speaks to despondent constituents who are considering switching their allegiance to the Greens or Reform
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 Fighting Starmer wins another chance, but is still surrounded by peril Polling is bad, crucial tests are looming, his party is a tinderbox and the leadership genie is hard to rebottle
The Independent UK · Feb 10 How Mandelson appointment nearly cost Starmer his job as UK prime minister British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced the biggest crisis of his leadership because of his decision to appoint a close ally of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to the plum job of U.K. ambassador to the United States
The Guardian - US · Feb 10 Congressmen name six wealthy men ‘likely incriminated’ in Epstein files Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie reveal names they say DoJ redacted ‘for no apparent reason’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 No 10 confident Sarwar acted alone in call for Starmer to go Downing Street initially feared Scottish Labour leader’s move was part of a wider leadership challenge
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Peter Mandelson's property portfolio — from Notting Hill and Camden to a Wiltshire rental Mandelson was sacked in 1998 after failing to disclose a loan on his Notting Hill house, and there have long been questions about how he has financed his property purchases
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Starmer thanks ‘strong and united’ Cabinet after day of turmoil The Prime Minister thanked his team after ministers rallied around him with public messages of support.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 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 Independent UK · Feb 10 Watch: Streeting has Mandelson text messages read back to him Wes Streeting’s texts to Lord Peter Mandelson were read aloud to him after he passed his text messages to Sky News in a bid to clear the air following days of speculation over the pair’s political relationship and friendship.
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Ministers warned not to follow Streeting and publish Mandelson messages Meanwhile, Scotland Yard warned on Tuesday that it was ‘vital due process is followed.
The Independent UK · Feb 10 UK falls to new low in global corruption scale over party donations and Epstein scandals The United States has dropped to 29th place, while Denmark and Finland take the lead