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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer is in the middle of his worst crisis yet following further damaging revelations about Peter Mandelson’s friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The Conversation

Jeffrey Epstein planned to buy Mayfair hotel for London ‘playroom’ after push from Andrew associate

An associate of Prince Andrew’s encouraged the late paedophile financier to buy Dukes London in St James's Place

Evening Standard

Will Keir Starmer survive the Mandelson-Epstein scandal?

Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life amid mounting fury over his decision to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States, despite being aware of his ties to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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What next for embattled Starmer after Mandelson scandal?

Sir Keir Starmer’s grip on power looks increasingly shaky after the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson led to questions on his judgment.

Evening Standard

Labour thinktank close to Morgan McSweeney paid firm to investigate journalists

Labour Together hired company to look at Sunday Times and Guardian reporters after article about donations, documents suggest

The Guardian - UK

There will be ‘soul-searching’ in Labour this weekend, says Labour MSP

Monica Lennon said just mentioning Peter Mandelson’s name ‘makes my skin crawl’.

Evening Standard

Trump threatens military action in Diego Garcia to ‘reinforce US presence’: It’s India connection

Donald Trump has issued a strong warning regarding Diego Garcia. He stated the United States may use military force to protect its presence at the vital base. This comes after the United Kingdom's treaty with Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago. Trump emphasized the base's critical role in US national security…

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Pressure mounts on Starmer to dismiss top adviser over Mandelson scandal

Some Labour MPs blame Morgan McSweeney for the peer’s appointment as US ambassador despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Evening Standard

Starmer faces renewed calls to sack chief of staff over Mandelson scandal

Another Labour MP says Morgan McSweeney should go as Harriet Harman says PM left looking ‘weak, naive and gullible’

The Guardian - UK

Senior government figures forced to hand over private messages with Mandelson

PM hopes release of documents will prove he was ‘misled’ by Mandelson before he appointed him as US ambassador

The Independent UK

London Labour grandees slam Starmer for believing 'Prince of Darkness' Mandelson on Epstein links as PM fights for job

Former Labour Deputy Leader Baroness Harman piles pressure on the Prime Minister as he battles for survival

Evening Standard

Police search properties related to Peter Mandelson investigation - as it happened

The police said they were carrying out search warrants at two addresses, one in Wiltshire and another in north London

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson-Starmer latest: Claims Rayner warned PM over peer’s Epstein links after police search his homes

The former deputy prime minister reportedly told Starmer appointing Mandelson would be a mistake

The Independent UK

Labour made four big errors in its Caerphilly byelection defeat. Here’s how to avoid them in Gorton and Denton

In Wales, Plaid Cymru sailed through as the anti-Reform party, at Labour’s expense. Unless lessons are learned, the Greens could do the same, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

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Evening Standard

Hit Lord Mandelson with 'full force of the law,' says Baroness Hazarika voicing fury from Labour MPs

The Labour peer said the former British ambassador to the US should be ‘investigated robustly by the police without fear or favour’

The Guardian - UK

It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if

With three years left and a huge majority, Labour can govern with more humility and deliver real change. But with Starmer at the helm? I can’t see it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Evening Standard

Starmer under pressure as he seeks to weather Mandelson storm

The Prime Minister said that ‘none of us knew the depth of the darkness’ of the peer’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Independent UK

Nearly 60,000 migrants and criminals deported since Labour came to power, Home Office says

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she would “scale up” the number of deportations even further

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The Guardian - UK

Home Office says nearly 60,000 people deported from UK or left voluntarily since 2024 election

Shabana Mahmood insists deportations will rise, as Labour government is accused of promoting ‘harmful stereotypes’ of migrants

Evening Standard

Home Office releases migrant deportation flight footage as ministers face increasing pressure over illegal immigration

Almost 60,000 foreign criminals and illegal migrants have been removed or deported from Britain since June 2024

The Independent UK

Voices: If a miserable Starmer is to survive, he must show leadership

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The PM is struggling to atone for his colossal misjudgement in appointing Peter Mandelson, but his bigger problem is that the country has simply stopped listening to him

The Guardian - UK

No 10 defies calls to sack Morgan McSweeney over Mandelson appointment

Amid warnings McSweeney’s survival would leave his position ‘untenable’, PM apologises to Epstein’s victims for appointing Mandelson as US ambassador

The Guardian - UK

Trump waters down criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after call with Starmer

US president says deal, which he previously described as act of ‘great stupidity’, was ‘best’ PM could make

The Guardian - UK

Barclays reportedly cuts ties with lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson

Vodafone also reviewing its contract with Global Counsel after revelations of former minister’s links to Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian - UK

How the Epstein scandal has shaken the British government to its core

Anger at former US ambassador Peter Mandelson’s relations with the child sex offender threatens to topple the prime minister

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