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
Chris Rokos hedge fund ends talks with Peter Mandelson on advisory role Rokos Capital Management was in discussions to hire former ambassador to US until latest Epstein revelations The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Epstein files fallout: Why UK PM Keir Starmer is under fire The Jeffrey Epstein scandal is creating political pressure for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his past appointment of Peter Mandelson, who is now under criminal investigation. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump faces no immediate threat despite his name appearing in Epstein files, highlighting differing political environments and institutional responses… The Times of India · Feb 5
Russia and Ukraine hold a second day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi Negotiators from Moscow and Kyiv are holding a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end their war The Independent UK · Feb 5
Thursday briefing: Will the Epstein files threaten Peter Mandelson’s legacy? In today’s newsletter: A police investigation, newly released documents and long‑standing questions about accountability have converged to place one of Labour’s most enduring figures under unprecedented scrutiny The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Woody Allen, a Florida mansion rulebook and a Paris ‘wife hunt’: stories you may have missed from the Epstein files The huge batch of newly released files provides extraordinary detail on the extent of the disgraced financier’s network The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Starmer-Mandelson latest: Ex-ambassador ‘could face police interview over Epstein in days’ after PM’s apology Starmer in ‘crisis situation’ as he insists ‘none of us knew the depth and the darkness’ of Mandelson-Epstein relationship The Independent UK · Feb 5
Alastair Campbell speaks out on Peter Mandelson after Epstein row Alastair Campbell has claimed disgraced former Labour peer Peter Mandelson was always drawn to “powerful men with money”. The Independent UK · 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
Starmer vows to defend ‘decent and tolerant Britain’ as he faces Labour fury over Mandelson appointment Starmer’s support for ‘rules that protect those in need’ overshadowed by concerns he knew about Mandelson’s Esptein links The Independent UK · Feb 4
Starmer to warn of communities’ decline in bid to move on from Mandelson scandal The Prime Minister will try to focus attention on his Government’s work to curb the cost of living and revamp high streets. Evening Standard · Feb 4
Labour MPs say Starmer’s days as PM are numbered amid fury over Mandelson MPs say release of papers on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could trigger leadership challenge The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 How much did Starmer really know about Mandelson’s ties to Epstein? No 10 is under huge pressure to reveal exactly how the former peer was vetted for his job as US ambassador
Evening Standard · Feb 4 Fact check: Most humble addresses filed without national security exemption A 2022 humble address said that ‘redactions shall be solely for the purposes of national security’.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Keir Starmer cannot afford to fall short of his promise of integrity and transparency THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the Epstein scandal grows, the prime minister must learn the right lessons from his disastrous appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador – and that his best hope of surviving in office lies in being open and contrite
The Independent UK · Feb 4 MPs back release of files on Mandelson appointment as US ambassador Lord Mandelson was sacked from his Washington role in September last year over his links with Epstein.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Angela Rayner wields the knife that could finish Keir Starmer – but will she take the crown? NEWS ANALYSIS: Her dramatic intervention in the Commons underlined the PM’s weakness and positioned her as his successor, writes political editor David Maddox
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Last chance, Keir? MPs in despair as crisis engulfs Downing Street No 10’s misjudgment over Mandelson has left Labour MPs increasingly aware of the fallibility of the PM and his team
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 The Guardian view on Epstein, power and accountability: full transparency is the least survivors deserve Editorial: As the wheels of justice begin to turn in Britain, a spotlight should also shine on the financier’s wealthy enablers in the US
Evening Standard · Feb 4 Met tells Government releasing Mandelson docs would ‘undermine’ investigation The Prime Minister previously agreed to release papers on the appointment.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Labour forced into humble pie address after MPs’ fury over Mandelson disclosures Quiet air of desperation on government benches as Peter Mandelson’s links with Jeffrey Epstein consume the Commons
The Conversation · Feb 4 The British public has lost faith in politics – the Peter Mandelson scandal must be a wake-up call for Keir Starmer Peter Mandelson is under criminal investigation after documents released by the US government appeared to show that he released sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates while he was a government minister.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Labour rebels force Starmer into humiliating climbdown on Mandelson files Prime minister’s own integrity and judgement under scrutiny as he admits he knew of Peter Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with Epstein – but appointed him US ambassador anyway