Minister under investigation over targeting of reporters makes late donation declaration Josh Simons failed to declare gifts from Labour donor within the stipulated 28 days of receiving them The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
UK hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s nuclear claim Downing Street flatly denied Moscow’s claim that the UK and France were working on providing Ukraine with a nuclear weapon. Evening Standard · Feb 24
Greens leader Polanski hits back at ‘vile’ Labour Zack Polanski defended his party’s drugs policy as campaigning in the Gorton and Denton by-election enters its final 48 hours. Evening Standard · Feb 24
Cabinet minister denounces ‘liar’ Mandelson after his arrest by police Bridget Phillipson defended Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador saying the PM sacked him ‘as soon as it became clear the full extent of what had been going on’ The Independent UK · Feb 24
Former British Ambassador Peter Mandelson Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the United States, was arrested in London on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Fashion Central · Feb 24
Britain hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s 'dirty bomb' claim On the fourth anniversary of Putin’s full-scale invasion, the Prime Minister said Britain would be ‘stepping up’ military and humanitarian for Ukraine Evening Standard · Feb 24
PM reiterates Ukraine support on fourth anniversary of Russian invasion Sir Keir Starmer said Vladimir Putin was standing in the way of a peace deal. Evening Standard · Feb 24
Kemi Badenoch says she’s still a monarchist despite Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal Exclusive: Tory leader praises King Charles for his response to the arrest of his brother The Independent UK · Feb 24
Explosive Mandelson files to be published as soon as next week after peer's arrest in London The Government is seeking to publish the documents as soon as possible as it seeks to contain the damage being caused by the Mandelson scandal Evening Standard · Feb 24
Starmer and Polanski in furious drugs bust-up as they scrap for votes in 'knife edge' Gorton by-election Both Labour and the Greens argue they are best placed to beat Reform UK in the heated contest Evening Standard · Feb 24
Mandelson complains arrest followed ‘baseless suggestion’ he was about to flee the country – UK politics as it happened Former US ambassador issues statement via lawyers saying his priority is to cooperate with police and clear his name The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Trump’s new global tariffs kick in at 10%; Bank of England governor says March rate cut ‘open question’ – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
I have seen the scale of the mountain Labour has to climb in Gorton and Denton – but also the way it can do it In focus groups, people are clear they want to stop Farage at all costs. Labour must now reach out to the progressives it has disappointed, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Peter Mandelson in Epstein Files: What Confidential Information Did Britain's Former Ambassador Share With a Convicted Predator? Explore the shocking arrest of former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson for leaking confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein. Uncover the political scandal's impact and the unfolding investigation. International Business Times UK · Feb 24
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Mandelson arrest latest: Badenoch hits out at Starmer’s ‘deeply flawed’ judgement as ex-Labour peer released on bail Ex-Labour minister accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during time as business secretary
The Times of India · Feb 24 Australia writes to Commonwealth realms backing Prince Andrew’s removal from line of succession Australia is formally backing moves to remove Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese writing to King Charles III and other Commonwealth realms. New Zealand also indicated support for any UK decision following ongoing investigations into grave allegations. Despite this, Australia's republican debate remains…
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Police issue update on Royal Lodge search after minister calls ex-duke ‘arrogant and entitled’ In a statement Thames Valley Police said their investigation is ‘ongoing’
Axios · Feb 24 Ex-U.K. ambassador to U.S. arrested amid Epstein probe A police spokesperson said officers arrested "a 72-year-old man."
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Lord Mandelson released on bail pending further investigation Sir Keir Starmer is due to chair Cabinet on Tuesday after his former US ambassador’s arrest.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Starmer makes surprise visit at Gorton and Denton by-election in bid to save his premiership Sir Keir Starmer visited Labour’s by-election campaign in Gorton and Denton with the party in a three-horse race with the Greens and Reform
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Australia backs growing calls to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession The former prince remains eighth in line to the throne following new revelations about his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 23 Australia Becomes First Commonwealth Nation To Support Stripping Andrew From Royal Line Albanese has formally told the UK he would support moves to cut former prince Andrew out of the line of succession to the British throne.
Evening Standard · Feb 23 Ex-Love Islander Camilla Thurlow meets with Prime Minister to discuss Send reform The influencer shared a series of videos of herself talking to the Prime Minister about the proposed changes.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23 Mandelson’s downfall is one of fastest ever seen in British public life Epstein links have taken political operator from a vaunted position in British diplomacy to arrest in under six months
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23 Peter Mandelson timeline: what have been his key jobs and past scandals? The former ambassador, now under arrest, has had plenty of ups and downs in his career of more than 40 years in the Labour party