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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

Mandelson scandal is biggest crisis for diplomatic service in decades, says ex-Foreign Office chief

Simon McDonald says Olly Robbins was ‘thrown under a bus’ by the prime minister and the decision feels wrong

The Guardian - UK

Olly Robbins has been ‘thrown under the bus’, says former Foreign Office chief

Sir Olly was sacked this week after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper lost confidence in him.

Evening Standard

Olly Robbins has been ‘thrown under the bus’ by No 10 over Mandelson scandal, says ex-Foreign Office chief

Lord Simon McDonald says Mandelson scandal is the biggest crisis in the diplomatic service in decades

The Independent UK

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Epstein survivor accuses Keir Starmer of misleading the public

Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips has accused Keir Starmer of misleading the public over Peter Mandelson during a recent interview on BBC Newsnight with Matt Chorley.

The Independent UK

‘Pure shock’: how ministers reacted to revelation of Mandelson vetting failure

Inquiries into who knew what, and when, will be pored over in coming weeks and could ultimately decide Starmer’s fate

The Guardian - UK

Starmer faces calls to step down after appointing Epstein associate

Opposition leaders demanded Starmer's resignation on Thursday after it emerged that US envoy Peter Mandelson was appointed despite having failed his security check.

Euronews

Olly Robbins ‘thrown under bus’ by No 10, says ex-Foreign Office chief – as it happened

Simon McDonald said No 10 ‘wanted a scalp’ but removal of Robbins from Foreign Office felt ‘wrong’

The Guardian - UK

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Erasmus returns as UK and European Union find common ground again

The UK has announced its returned to the European Union's Erasmus student exchange programme, five years after Brexit forced it to pull out. The move is part of a wider effort to rebuild ties between London and Brussels.

Radio France Internationale

Mandelson vetting storm: Why UK PM Starmer is under fire — can he be ousted?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he was "furious" that he was not told former Labour minister Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting before becoming the UK's ambassador to the United States, as opposition leaders called for his resignation.

The Times of India

‘I feel like I’m losing her’: the families torn apart by older relatives going far right

It starts with a ‘back in my day’ nostalgic meme – then suddenly your elders are sharing AI-generated ‘boomerslop’ and repeating conspiracy theories …

The Guardian - UK

Starmer's Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as UK leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces renewed scrutiny over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. Mandelson, a known associate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was initially denied security clearance

The Independent UK

Estimated declaration times for May 7 local and mayoral elections

On polling day elections will take place in 136 councils in England, while six mayors will also be chosen.

Evening Standard

Local elections 2026: What time will be results be announced and where can I find them?

Elections took place in 136 councils in England

The Independent UK

Downing Street rallies behind Starmer as he is expected to face ‘judgment day’

Senior Government figures told the Guardian newspaper that the Prime Minister is facing ‘judgment day’ next week.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Downing Street rallies behind Starmer as he is set to face ‘judgment day’ over Mandelson vetting uproar

Prime Minister facing crunch week for his premiership amid fallout over Mandelson vetting row, Senior Government figures say

Evening Standard

UK to make ‘wide-ranging military contribution’ to Hormuz mission, says diplomat

The commitment by Sir Christian Turner comes amid long-standing concerns over the state of the nation’s armed forces.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer faces ‘judgment day’ as Mandelson vetting debacle grows

As revelations mount and accusations fly, prime minister prepares for MPs’ anger and Olly Robbins’ testimony early next week

The Guardian - UK

Monday’s Mandelson showdown could be Starmer’s last stand

Nothing about No 10’s version of the Mandelson debacle makes sense as the excuses factory works overtime

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer ‘threw Olly Robbins under the bus’ in wake of Mandelson vetting row

Exclusive: Helen MacNamara calls Starmer’s decision to sack Olly Robbins ‘unacceptable’

The Independent UK

Voices: This latest Mandelson drama calls for greater transparency – and nothing but the truth

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Keir Starmer must use his Commons address on Monday to cut through the spin surrounding his disgraced ambassador’s failed security vetting, and be categorical about what he knew, and when

The Guardian - UK

Starmer was left in dark about Mandelson’s vetting by two other top civil servants

Exclusive: Officials have spent weeks debating whether or not to release highly sensitive information about the affair

AAP

Reopening of strait "very fragile", PM says

Dozens of oil tankers are on their way to Australia through the Strait of Hormuz as an international mission gets under way to ensure the waterway remains open.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Starmer and Mandelson: a story that doesn’t add up

Editorial: The prime minister’s explanation has shifted between being misled and admitting error, raising questions about vetting, accountability and what he knew

The Independent UK

Badenoch slams Starmer’s ‘preposterous’ claims about Mandelson vetting failure

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Evening Standard

Sarwar: I am not surprised people did not back my calls for Starmer to resign

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar admitted it hurt him personally to call for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

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