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The Latest Breaking News from Peter Mandelson

MPs give Foreign Office fall guy a mauling over Mandelson

Hapless Stephen Doughty was given the hospital pass of defending the PM over the ex-US ambassador’s appointment

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson not given in-depth vetting before appointment, says Foreign Office

Letter to MPs says former US ambassador went through process only after his new role was announced to public

The Guardian - UK

Call for Starmer to apologise to Epstein victims after Mandelson revelation

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Labour local government leader backs Starmer ‘without emerging alternative’

Sir Stephen Houghton said the Prime Minister is facing a dangerous public ‘mindset’ after weeks of Government turmoil.

Evening Standard

Mandelson ‘did not have national security vetting before he was appointed US ambassador’

Labour grandee was sacked by prime minister Keir Starmer after the publication of emails that detailed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

Just when Keir Starmer thought he’d got Jeffrey Epstein off his plate – look who’s coming to dinner

After a tough week for Labour, Donald Trump is touching down for a state visit. Let’s hope the PM can stomach it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Trump praises ‘friend’ the King and teases trade talks ahead of state visit

The US president said he is ‘into helping’ Britain on refining the UK-US trade deal.

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Keir Starmer panned for dodging brutal Commons grilling over Mandelson scandal

KEIR Starmer has been panned for dodging a brutal grilling in the House of Commons over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the…

The National (Scotland)

Duchess of Kent’s funeral sees Prince Andrew make rare public appearance alongside royals

Pope praises duchess in message at mass where King attends alone while Queen suffers acute sinusitis

The Independent UK

Speaker raps Stephen Flynn after eviscerating speech on Mandelson-Epstein scandal

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn was warned about language after he quoted Peter Mandelson and described Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal acts…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer’s standing on world stage ‘diminished’ by Mandelson scandal, MPs told

Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir of ‘hiding from Parliament’ because he was not present for the emergency debate on Lord Mandelson’s dismissal.

Evening Standard

PM should face ‘serious consequences’ if dishonest about Mandelson – Badenoch

The Foreign Office did not contribute to a due diligence process ahead of Lord Mandelson’s appointment, Yvette Cooper said.

Evening Standard

Voices: As Keir Starmer fights for his political life, Donald Trump flies to his rescue

COMMENT: Though they make an unlikely pair, they share a unique bond and competitive streak – which may just work in the prime minister’s favour, says Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

BBC ‘refused to publish Keir Starmer aide's messages’, ex-Labour officials claim

THE BBC knew about derogatory messages about veteran MP Diane Abbott sent by a close Keir Starmer aide before the 2024 General Election but…

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Labour 'risk' whisky deal with US over Peter Mandelson scandal, John Swinney warns

THE First Minister has said the UK Government’s “distraction” over the exit of Peter Mandelson could have an impact on the push for a whisky…

International Business Times UK

What Are The Paul Ovenden Messages? Resignation Follows Message Controversy Around Starmer Aide

Labour aide Paul Ovenden resigns after 2017 messages about Diane Abbott surface, sparking criticism and renewed scrutiny of Westminster workplace culture.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer urged to apologise to Epstein victims over Mandelson appointment — as it happened

Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey attack PM’s record over US ambassador during commons debate that was skipped by Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK: what’s on the agenda?

Visit comes at sensitive time for UK government, which is laying on display of royal and military pageantry

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The Independent UK

Mandelson ‘did not have national security vetting’ before he was appointed US ambassador: UK politics live

Parliament is holding a three-hour emergency debate on Tuesday to grill the government on the hiring of Lord Peter Mandelson

The Guardian - UK

When Trump comes to UK, normal rules of state visits will not apply

Keir Starmer will have to choose how to spend limited political capital, with most pressing issues ones UK and US do not agree on

The Independent UK

The opulent state banquet where Donald Trump will be guest of honour

Here’s everything we know about the banquet, from the menu to the guests

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer to come under more pressure over Lord Mandelson amid Labour backbench anger

A three-hour emergency debate will be held in the Commons on Tuesday about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US

The Independent UK

MPs to ask fresh questions of Starmer’s judgment on Mandelson

A three-hour emergency debate will be held in the Commons on Tuesday about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

The Independent UK

King and PM prepare for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit

The US president is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday evening, ahead of a full day of pomp and pageantry at Windsor on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer aide’s exit over lewd Abbott jokes deepens crisis as Trump arrives

Labour MPs talk openly about replacing PM, as third senior ally in two weeks departs after publication of messages

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