Met detective sergeant sacked over ‘antisemitic’ post about Gaza Rebecca Collens drew parallels between Nazi Germany and conditions in Palestine The Independent UK · Feb 2
British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties Friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has already cost Peter Mandelson the post of Britain’s ambassador to Washington The Independent UK · Feb 2
50,000 families to gain nothing despite end of two child benefit cap, DWP’s own analysis reveals A further 20,000 will only see limited gains, official assessment confirms The Independent UK · Feb 2
No more get-out clauses, no way back. It’s surely the end for Peter Mandelson, finally The only question now is how it took this long for Labour’s greedy, reckless Prince of Darkness to meet his reckoning The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
The Epstein files expose just how cheap corruption is in the UK The bargain-bucket price tag on certain consciences is depressing. And the excuses of ignorance and amnesia are looking a little thin The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
Gordon Brown asks top civil servant to investigate Mandelson ‘leak to Epstein’ Ex-PM asks cabinet secretary to investigate whether Mandelson shared market-sensitive information The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
Police must investigate Peter Mandelson after Epstein file revelations – SNP Stephen Flynn has said there must be an investigation into potential misconduct in public office. Evening Standard · Feb 2
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
Can Peter Mandelson be stripped of his peerage over Epstein links? Keir Starmer wants the Labour peer removed from the House of Lords but such a move is exceptionally complex The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
Anas Sarwar challenged to ‘disclose all correspondence’ with Lord Mandelson The SNP made the demand after the Scottish Labour leader said it was ‘right’ Lord Mandelson had resigned from his party. Evening Standard · Feb 2
MP Dan Norris ‘vigorously denies’ sexual offence allegations Norris, 65, had been suspended by the Labour Party and had the Whip in the House of Commons removed last year after his original arrest Evening Standard · Feb 2
Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein: Ten of the most damning email exchange claims Lord Mandelson’s last name appears to be listed 5,938 times in the Epstein documents Evening Standard · Feb 2
Lord Mandelson: The ‘Dark Lord’ faces prospect of losing title over Epstein ties He started out as a Labour communications director in 1985 and was first elected as an MP in 1992. Evening Standard · Feb 2
How the depth of Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein came to light Here are details that have emerged about the ex-minister’s relationship with the convicted child sex offender The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
Evening Standard · Feb 2 Starmer: Mandelson ‘should not be a member of the House of Lords’ Downing Street said the Prime Minister does not have the power to strip Lord Mandelson of his peerage.
Evening Standard · Feb 2 ‘Right’ for Lord Mandelson to leave Labour, says Scottish leader Anas Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader spoke out after Lord Peter Mandelson quit the party following the latest revelations over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 Mandelson should no longer be a peer, says Starmer Emails from 2009 appear to show the then business secretary shared confidential UK tax plans with Jeffrey Epstein
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 Full investigation into Mandelson needed after Epstein revelations – SNP MP Stephen Flynn has written to the Prime Minister’s ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus saying an urgent inquiry is needed.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 Met to review reports of alleged misconduct in public office after latest Epstein files release - as it happened Gordon Brown calls for inquiry over Peter Mandelson’s apparent disclosure of highly sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Bulletin AM briefing: Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein ties and ICE protest at Grammys Good morning – here are five of today’s biggest stories. Peter Mandelson quits Labour Party over Epstein ‘furore’ Trump threatens legal action against ‘pathetic’ Trevor Noah Justin Bieber among celebrities to wear ‘ICE out’ pins at Grammys Luke Littler hailed ‘greatest ever’ after fourth major title win Urgent warning over…
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Keir Starmer hints at comeback for Angela Rayner Keir Starmer says he wants to bring Angela Rayner back to the front line ‘at the right point’
The Independent UK · 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-Epstein latest: Police to review reports of alleged misconduct ‘after ex-minister leaked government email’ Force says it will review reports to determine whether they meet criminal threshold for investigation