MPs call for law to strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom Andrew relinquished his use of the Duke of York title but an Act of Parliament would be required to formally remove it. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
Mark Sedwill is frontrunner to become new UK ambassador to US, sources say Former cabinet secretary seen as favourite despite running risk of angering No 10 with China spy trial comments The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025
Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein ‘we’re in this together’ in 2011 email Royal sent email after Virginia Giuffre photo emerged but later claimed he had ceased contact with Epstein in 2010 The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025
Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in No 10 on advice of Peter Mandelson, documents reveal National Archives papers show how then MP pushed for 2002 meeting between PM and ‘young and vibrant’ financier The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2025
Tony Blair met with Jeffrey Epstein while he was prime minister, new documents reveal Lord Mandelson described Epstein, then 49, as ‘vibrant and young’ and ‘safe’ according to emails released by the National Archives The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025
Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in Downing Street while prime minister after lobbying from Lord Mandelson A memo by a senior civil servant briefs the Labour leader about the ‘super-rich’ financier ahead of the meeting Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025
No route back to Government for Mandelson, Starmer signals The grandee of the New Labour era was sacked from his role as the UK’s ambassador to the US after his links to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed. Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025
Epstein’s ‘birthday book’ transforms private notes into a legacy record The United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently released a 238-page album, compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday. On Oct. 6, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Maxwell’s appeal of her 2022 conviction for sex trafficking girls with Epstein. The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025
Hartlepool strips Peter Mandelson of civic honour Councillors withdraw Freedom of Hartlepool award over former ambassador’s links to Jeffrey Epstein The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025
Lord Mandelson to be stripped of Freedom of Hartlepool Councillors have unanimously voted to remove the honour over the former MP’s close relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025
Lord Mandelson to be stripped of Freedom of Hartlepool over Epstein relationship Lord Mandelson helped New Labour to power while he was Hartlepool’s MP from 1992 to 2004 The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
Anas Sarwar urged to 'come clean' on why Labour has suspended another MSP ANAS Sarwar has been urged to “come clean” on the reasons why another Labour Party MSP has been suspended ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2025
Thursday briefing: Why Starmer’s fixer is back in the headlines In today’s newsletter: With Labour’s conference looming, Morgan McSweeney’s role in Labour Together donations threatens to engulf the party in another scandal The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
Keir Starmer’s relationship with his chief of staff faces biggest test yet Morgan McSweeney under spotlight over late declarations of donations to thinktank when he was its director The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025 Peter Mandelson’s advisory firm revokes his voting rights and ends dividend payments Global Counsel co-founder was sacked as US ambassador amid email revelations about extent of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025 Outgoing MI6 chief Moore does not want to be US ambassador – report Sir Richard’s name had been floated among potential contenders to take over as the UK’s top diplomat in the US after Lord Mandelson was sacked.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025 Duchess of York wrote to ‘supreme friend’ Epstein after insisting she had cut ties, leaked email reveals The Duchess of York’s spokesperson said she sent the letter to “assuage” Jeffrey Epstein after he threatened her with defamation
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025 Whisky chiefs call for 'distracted' UK Government to act on US tariffs WHISKY distillery chiefs have called on the UK and Scottish governments to keep up the pressure on Donald Trump on tariffs after the US president…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025 Labour minister doubles down on 'singular talents' defence of Peter Mandelson A Labour minister has doubled down on his defence of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s former ambassador to the US despite his known…
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025 Kyle doubles down on claim Mandelson was appointed for his ‘talents’ The Business Secretary came under fire last week for suggesting that the Labour grandee’s ‘singular talents’ meant he was deemed ‘worth the risk.’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025 Senior minister brushes off Trump’s advice to use military to control UK borders Peter Kyle says bolstered Border Force is tackling small boat crossings, as second person is deported under ‘one in, one out’ scheme
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025 Friday briefing: Special relationships, unlikely ‘friendships’ – Trump’s state visit beyond the cliches In today’s newsletter: Never has so much flattery been bestowed upon a US president. But will the efforts of the prime minister and the king make a difference to the UK?
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 Trump tells Britain to ‘call out the military’ to control its borders US president ends second state visit with warning that illegal migration could destroy the UK
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 For both a stumbling PM and a strutting president, the state visit was, against the odds, a success THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The ceremonials were flawless, the royal family peerless and the performance of Keir Starmer was a reminder that Labour – and Britain – have a prime minister with the potential to deliver
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Voices: ‘Weak and cringeworthy’: Trump’s second UK state visit sparks division among readers THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Our community is divided over Donald Trump’s second UK state visit, with many criticising the lavish ceremonies, while others see potential diplomatic and economic benefits