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Starmer should never have even considered Mandelson for US role, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour, however, insisted the under-fire Prime Minister should stay on in his role.

Evening Standard

Who is Morgan McSweeney? Starmer’s right-hand man and Peter Mandelson ally

Morgan McSweeney is considered the driving force behind Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

The Independent UK

Morgan McSweeney: The rise of Sir Keir Starmer’s right-hand man

The Prime Minister’s chief of staff held many political roles during his journey from building sites to Downing Street.

Evening Standard

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‘You’re making up lies’: Richard Madeley and Steve Reed in fiery GMB clash over Mandelson-Epstein scandal

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley and Labour minister Steve Reed clashed during a heated grilling over the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.

The Independent UK

Reputation of UK Government ‘in tatters’ over Mandelson row, says Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister criticised how Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has dealt with the issue.

Evening Standard

Moment Richard Madeley clashes with Cabinet minister in Mandelson scandal 'lies' row

The clash came as Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to save his premiership with fury among Labour MPs over his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the US

Evening Standard

Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Morgan McSweeney, No 10 says amid calls for his sacking – as it happened

Some backbenchers blame Pm’s chief of staff for Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador

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Starmer’s premiership safe, minister says despite growing anger over Mandelson

Steve Reed argued the Prime Minister was lied to by the peer about the extent of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Evening Standard

Andrew and Mandelson face pressure to reveal what they know about Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Mandelson are both featured in the more than three million documents released by the US Department of Justice.

Evening Standard

Mandelson resigns from Labour to prevent ‘further embarrassment’ over Epstein links

Departure from party follows release of documents in US appearing to show Jeffrey Epstein sent former US ambassador $75,000

The Guardian - UK

Second woman claims she was sent by Epstein to the UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing mounting pressure over his friendship with the disgraced paedophile financier

The Independent UK

‘Open dialogue’ with China provides hope in Jimmy Lai case, senior minister says

The Prime Minister raised the British citizen’s case directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they met in Beijing this week.

Evening Standard

Government urges Andrew to reveal all he knows about Epstein for sake of victims

Pictures which appear to show the King’s brother crouched over an unidentified woman are featured in the latest disclosure of files linked to Epstein.

Evening Standard

Minister refuses to say if Peter Mandelson should be kicked out of Labour over Epstein scandal

Labour has been under pressure to rule out allowing Peter Mandelson to hold the party whip should he return to the House of Lords

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London housing crisis: New home starts slump 30% in a year with number of completed properties also down

The housing shortage is fuelling exorbitant rents and the high cost of buying a home in the capital

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer Has Announced A New £250 Cap On Ground Rent For Leaseholders

Ground rents capped at £250 ($310) in England and Wales. Steve Reed calls fees 'a scam'. Nearly a million leaseholders to see reductions from 2028.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump may U-turn on opposition to Chagos Islands deal, suggests Cabinet minister

Communities Secretary Steve Reed argued that the US president unleashed ferocious criticism against the UK over the agreement as a negotiation tactic in his bid for America to acquire Greenland

The Independent UK

Ground rents to be capped at £250 for leaseholders to end spiralling bills

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

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Evening Standard

Cap on ground rents will benefit more than 500,000 homeowners across London and the South

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham decision ‘done and dusted’, insists minister amid Labour anger

MPs have signed a letter saying that denying local members a real choice reinforces the idea that politics is a ‘remote stitch-up’.

Evening Standard

Government accused of 'betraying' London leaseholders as £250 ground rent cap announced

In its manifesto, Labour promised to ‘act where the Conservatives have failed and finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end’

Evening Standard

The perfect storm fuelling London’s housebuilding crisis

Labour has vowed to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 — but with construction halted at dozens of sites across the capital, that target looks impossibly ambitious

The Independent UK

Labour at war after Starmer blocks Andy Burnham’s Commons comeback bid

Labour MPs warn prime minister the decision will trigger ‘bloodletting’ – but supporters back move, saying it will help party draw a line under recent ‘psychodrama’

The Independent UK

Why has Labour blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP?

The mayor of Greater Manchester has been seen as a potential rival to Sir Keir Starmer for leadership

The Independent UK

Mapped: All the local elections that have been postponed – check to see if you can still vote

Dozens of the 136 council elections due to be held this year will now be delayed until 2027

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