Top Starmer aide quits Government after ‘appalling’ remarks about Diane Abbott A No 10 spokesperson condemned comments made by Paul Ovenden in a series of messages in 2017. Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Starmer says he was in the dark over Mandelson’s true relationship with Epstein IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Top Starmer aide quits over sexually explicit Diane Abbott messages Paul Ovenden resigns from director of strategy role after ‘unacceptable’ messages sent in 2017 uncovered The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Starmer breaks silence over Mandelson sacking: ‘Had I known what I know now, I’d have never appointed him’ PM attempts to move on from Peter Mandelson’s Epstein scandal hours ahead of Donald Trump state visit The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Embattled Keir Starmer breaks silence on Mandelson-Epstein 'love' emails KEIR Starmer has admitted he did not ask about the content of emails between Peter Mandelson and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before defending the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025
Starmer: I would not have appointed Mandelson ‘had I known then what I know now’ Sir Keir Starmer is battling a backlash over his handling of the appointment and sacking of Lord Mandelson. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Who is Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney? The debate around how long Morgan McSweeney might have left as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff has been is bubbling away and doesn’t look… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025
What’s at stake in Trump’s state visit and why Starmer will have to treat the US president like a child COMMENT: Honouring Donald Trump with a second state visit is a diplomatic strategic necessity for King and country, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Keir Starmer will be ousted as Labour leader unless he 'changes course immediately', MPs warn Labour MPs are reeling over high-profile sackings and resignations in recent weeks Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Minister fuels claims that Mandelson could be thrown out of Lords Jacqui Smith said she was ‘angry and disgusted’ by Peter Mandelson’s behaviour, adding that his fate in the Lords would be decided by chief whip Roy Kennedy The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Labour MP: ‘Inevitable’ Starmer will be ousted if 2026 elections are bad Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment and sacking and Labour’s poor poll ratings. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Labour Insiders Say Starmer Must Quell Epstein‑Mandelson Scandal or 'Lose' Leadership Leaked emails show Mandelson urged Epstein's early release; Starmer defended him 48 hrs after No 10 got them, then sacked International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025
Top Starmer aide resigns over explicit Diane Abbott messages in further blow to PM – as it happened Director of strategy Paul Ovenden quits to avoid becoming ‘distraction’ after details of derogatory emails emerge The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Starmer could be ousted within months if he doesn’t change course, Labour MPs warn Richard Burgon warns that the PM must deliver ‘for people’ or there will have to be ‘change at the very top’ The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025 Donald Trump’s UK state visit arrives at awkward moment after Mandelson exit Sacking of Peter Mandelson over Epstein ties threatens to overshadow fanfare of US president’s two-day trip
Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2025 Tories write to Starmer to demand answers over Mandelson scandal The Labour grandee was sacked on Thursday over emails that showed he sent supportive messages even as Epstein faced jail for sex offences.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025 The Guardian view on the UK’s dangerous moment: as Labour falters, the far right mobilises Editorial: Political leadership is missing just as Britain needs it most. The government must step up as others stir division and disillusionment grows
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 ‘Free speech’ row threatens to derail Starmer’s talks with Trump on state visit as government mired in chaos Exclusive: US concerns over free speech in the UK expected to be high on the agenda between Starmer and Trump during the state visit, with the UK side in chaos after Mandelson’s sacking
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 Voices: ‘Don’t mention the E-word!’ How Donald Trump’s state visit is a minefield for all concerned COMMENT: This week’s visit by the US president has the potential to go wrong in so many ways, says Sean O’Grady, that for Starmer it will be like the political equivalent of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2025 Keir Starmer 'facing plot by Labour MPs to oust him as Prime Minister' KEIR Starmer is reportedly facing a plot to oust him as Prime Minister as the fallout from Peter Mandelson’s sacking as ambassador rumbles on.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025 Peter Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says Peter Kyle says ‘singular talents’ were balanced against warnings as Epstein accuser’s family criticise appointment
The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2025 Epstein birthday book renews questions about links to rich and powerful men Book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell contains multiple innuendo-laden notes – including one, allegedly, from Trump
Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2025 Mandelson should never have been made ambassador, say Virginia Giuffre’s family The Labour peer was sacked on Thursday after emails were published showing he had sent supportive messages even as Epstein faced jail.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 Peter Mandelson should not have been US ambassador, Virginia Giuffre’s family say Virginia Giuffre was a leading accuser of convicted sex offenders Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell
Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2025 Mandelson had ‘quite a record’ as ambassador but Epstein links ‘inexplicable’ Former UK ambassador to the US Lord Kim Darroch also said vetting for the role is a lengthy and thorough process.