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Starmer warned about ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson appointment

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The Independent UK

Starmer ‘will not tolerate’ energy companies exploiting Middle East crisis for profit

Global oil prices have risen sharply in response to the conflict

The Independent UK

We will not tolerate companies profiteering from Middle East crisis – Starmer

The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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How To Access Mandelson's Files — And Why They're Messier Than Epstein's

The UK government released 147 redacted pages concerning Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment, revealing officials knew about his historical ties to Jeffrey Epstein during the vetting.

International Business Times UK

Peers vote to scrap non-crime hate incidents months after Met Police said it would stop investigating them

Lord Toby Young of Acton proposed the abolition as part of the Crime and Policing Bill

The Independent UK

Starmer overruled warning of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson appointment, files show

Newly released documents also show Peter Mandelson was offered highly classified briefings before formal vetting was complete

The Guardian - UK

Starmer must now give a full account of himself over Mandelson

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The first tranche of ‘Mandelson papers’ has raised further questions about the prime minister’s judgement – and it is time that his mistake in appointing the former ambassador was explained in full, and by Starmer himself

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Mandelson documents raise questions about Starmer’s decision-making

PM knew of US ambassador’s ‘close relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein and potential conflicts of interest from his lobbying role

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson urged to return £75k taxpayer-funded payout after being sacked as ambassador

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The Independent UK

Mandelson papers reveal Keir Starmer ignored warnings over peer’s links to Epstein

PM was warned about ambassador’s links to Epstein and told hiring him could cause ‘reputational damage’

The Independent UK

Mandelson files released at sensitive time for UK relations with Donald Trump

The release of the “Mandelson files” comes at a difficult moment in relations between the US and UK. It is unlikely to ease tensions.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer tells housing minister to investigate 'mass evictions' by billionaire Labour donor's company

The Prime Minister vowed to look into allegations that Criterion Capital, a firm founded by Asif Aziz, was evicting tenants before new renters’ rights rules become law

Evening Standard

Kansas Law Wipes Out 1,700 LGBTQ Driver's Licences — Trans Residents Fight Back With Lawsuits

Two Trans Kansans sue over a law invalidating their transgender documents, claiming it violates rights and is dehumanising. The legal battle highlights ongoing LGBTQ struggles.

International Business Times UK

Repeated warnings and a £75,000 payout: Five key points from the Mandelson files

The Prime Minister was repeatedly warned about the ‘reputational risk’ of hiring the peer

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

A clever person knows their limitations … Kemi believes she has none

There was time for Kemi to embarrass herself again as she explained how we were both at war and not at war

Evening Standard

PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ from Mandelson ties to Epstein, files show

The Government has released the first batch of files relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US.

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Judge the mood of the country’: Readers urge King Charles to cancel US state visit

YOUR VIEWS: Our community overwhelmingly favours cancelling the King’s planned US visit – with 75 per cent backing that view in a poll – but many also worry that doing so could provoke a damaging diplomatic backlash from Donald Trump and further strain the UK–US relationship

The Independent UK

Mandelson files unpacked: What was actually in the 147-page release?

From warnings over the ‘reputational risk’ posed by Lord Mandelson’s appointment to a £75,000 taxpayer-funded payout – here is everything you need to know from the first release of documents

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The Times of India

UK releases files on Epstein friend Mandelson’s US envoy appointment; documents reveal PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’

The British government released documents concerning Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US, following revelations of his past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced pressure after a due diligence report warned of reputational risk, and Mandelson was later dismissed after maintaining contact with Epstein post-conviction.

The Independent UK

Mandelson wanted £500k payout after being sacked as US ambassador

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The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage says Iran ‘bigger danger than Putin’ in New Statesman interview

Reform UK leader supported US war on Iran from start, but is now being accused of a U-turn

The Guardian - UK

Starmer attacks Badenoch and Farage over Iran war support U-turns at raucous PMQs

PM says UK would ‘be at war’ now if it were up to Tory and Reform leaders and accuses both of changing position

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer opens door to scrapping fuel duty hike

The prime minister said the planned rise would be ‘kept under review’, paving the way for yet another U-turn

Evening Standard

No apologies for devolved spending, says Starmer after leaked memo

The Prime Minister had sent the memo to ministers in December, telling them to be ‘confident’ in spending directly in devolved nations.

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