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Starmer is always torn between risk and caution. When it came to Mandelson, the wrong side won

The PM stood by his man for so long, he can’t even claim credit now for firing him. It’s a worst-of-both-worlds scenario, says LabourList editor Emma Burnell

The Guardian - UK

Claims Mandelson failed vetting before ambassador appointment

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The Independent UK

What was said in the Lord Mandelson emails to Epstein?

Lord Mandelson has been fired as the UK’s ambassador to the US over his connections to Epstein.

Evening Standard

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Concerns Mandelson did not pass MI6 vetting for US ambassador role – but Starmer appointed him anyway

The prime minister is facing serious questions after claims he ignored warnings from the security services to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador

The Independent UK

Israeli president claims he's 'defending free world' in UK speech

ISRAEL’S president has been blasted over a speech he made while visiting the UK in which he claimed the genocide in Gaza was being waged to…

The National (Scotland)

Voices: ‘Error of judgement’: Starmer’s backing of Mandelson draws fury from Independent readers

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has criticised Starmer’s initial defence of Mandelson, questioning the prime minister’s judgement, and calling for accountability over the Epstein-linked scandal

The Independent UK

Multiple Labour MPs considering defecting to Greens, Zack Polanski claims

Exclusive: Sitting down with The Independent, the new Green Party leader said he was ‘absolutely’ having conversations with Labour MPs who are considering defecting

The Independent UK

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Mandelson scandal raises fresh doubt about Starmer’s political judgment

Messy exit of ambassador to US was entirely predictable, leaving many to ask why PM failed to see it coming

The Guardian - UK

Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit

Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic legacy has touched the US and UK governments and the royal family.

The Independent UK

Foreign Office 'blocked' MPs from questioning Peter Mandelson in Parliament

THE Foreign Office “stopped” an influential group of MPs from questioning Peter Mandelson despite longstanding concerns about his appointment as…

The National (Scotland)

Mandelson’s sacking has left one big question – and it has nothing to do with Epstein

NEWS ANALYSIS: Lord Mandelson is part of a long list of key appointees that Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to sack for predictable problems, which poses big questions about his judgment, as David Maddox explains

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar defends Keir Starmer's handling of Peter Mandelson saga

ANAS Sarwar has defended Keir Starmer's handling of the row over Peter Mandelson's role.

The National (Scotland)

Labour ‘unprepared’ for the ‘state’ of its inheritance, new Commons Leader says

Conservative shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman described Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership as being like an ‘unending episode of The Office’.

Evening Standard

Voices: The fatal flaw that made ‘Air Miles Mandelson’ crash and burn

COMMENT: The combination of money and immorality in Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has created a stench for Keir Starmer, writes Sean O’Grady. The question is how long it will hang around

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The Guardian - UK

GMC examines doctor’s Reform speech linking vaccines to royal family cancer

Medical bodies and prime minister condemn Aseem Malhotra’s ‘pseudo-science’ remarks at party conference

Euronews

British PM Keir Starmer fires Peter Mandelson as US ambassador over Epstein ties

Pressure grew on the British prime minister to act after the publication this week of old messages between the diplomat and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Evening Standard

Jeremy Clarkson admits he is 'genuinely frightened' for his safety after Charlie Kirk shooting

The Clarkson’s Farm star reflected on the risks of being outspoken in journalism following the killing of the 31-year-old political commentator in Utah

International Business Times UK

Trump's UK Visit 2025: Will Mandelson–Epstein Scandal Cast Shadow Over Starmer's Bilateral Talks With US President?

Donald Trump's 2025 UK state visit faces a potential political shadow as Peter Mandelson's ties with Epstein resurface.

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International Business Times

Starmer Sacks Mandelson As UK Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links

UK leader Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington Peter Mandelson on Thursday following fresh revelations about the diplomat's friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson sacked by Keir Starmer over Epstein links

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The Independent UK

UK's Starmer fires Britain's ambassador to the US over his links to Jeffrey Epstein

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired the U

The Guardian - UK

Green energy entrepreneur calls on UK to subsidise North Sea oil and gas firms

Dale Vince urges ministers to ‘optimise’ resources in fossil fuel basin to help smooth transition to renewables

Evening Standard

Lord Mandelson: the New Labour ‘Dark lord’ brought down by ‘best pal’ Epstein

He started out as a Labour communications director in 1985 and was first elected as an MP in 1992.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer sacks Lord Mandelson as ambassador to US over Epstein friendship

The New Labour grandee has been withdrawn over emails showing the depth of his relationship with the convicted paedophile.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Foreign Office says extent of US ambassador’s friendship with disgraced financier not disclosed when he was appointed

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