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MPs give Foreign Office fall guy a mauling over Mandelson

Hapless Stephen Doughty was given the hospital pass of defending the PM over the ex-US ambassador’s appointment

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson not given in-depth vetting before appointment, says Foreign Office

Letter to MPs says former US ambassador went through process only after his new role was announced to public

The Guardian - UK

PM should face ‘serious consequences’ if dishonest about Mandelson – Badenoch

The Foreign Office did not contribute to a due diligence process ahead of Lord Mandelson’s appointment, Yvette Cooper said.

Evening Standard

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MPs to ask fresh questions of Starmer’s judgment on Mandelson

A three-hour emergency debate will be held in the Commons on Tuesday about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer to come under more pressure over Lord Mandelson amid Labour backbench anger

A three-hour emergency debate will be held in the Commons on Tuesday about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US

Evening Standard

Starmer ‘angry’ after Mandelson sacking and insists he need not resign as PM

The Prime Minister sacked Lord Mandelson last week but has faced questions about his judgment in appointing the peer as US ambassador.

Evening Standard

UK to deploy RAF jets to Poland after Russian drone incursion into Nato airspace

Russia’s ambassador, Andrei Kelin, was summoned by the Foreign Office on Monday over his country’s ‘unprecedented violation’ of Nato airspace

Evening Standard

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Ministers deny 'turning a blind eye' to Gaza atrocities despite RAF spy planes

MINISTERS have denied that they are “turning a blind eye” to atrocities in Gaza despite routinely flying RAF spy planes over the territory.

The National (Scotland)

UK summons Russian ambassador after ‘unprecedented violation’ of Nato airspace

The Foreign Office said the incursions in Polish and Romanian airspace were ‘utterly unacceptable.’

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer will be ousted as Labour leader unless he 'changes course immediately', MPs warn

Labour MPs are reeling over high-profile sackings and resignations in recent weeks

Evening Standard

Minister fuels claims that Mandelson could be thrown out of Lords

Jacqui Smith said she was ‘angry and disgusted’ by Peter Mandelson’s behaviour, adding that his fate in the Lords would be decided by chief whip Roy Kennedy

The Independent UK

Labour MP: ‘Inevitable’ Starmer will be ousted if 2026 elections are bad

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment and sacking and Labour’s poor poll ratings.

The Independent UK

Mandelson ‘economical with the truth’ over ties to Epstein

The decision to sack Lord Mandelson with immediate effect was taken on Thursday morning and announced shortly afterwards.

The Independent UK

Mandelson ‘economical with the truth’ when quizzed by No 10 on Epstein before appointment

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the decision to appoint Lord Peter Mandelson

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Mandelson ‘economical with the truth’ about Epstein in answers to No 10

The decision to sack Lord Mandelson with immediate effect was taken on Thursday morning and announced shortly afterwards.

Evening Standard

Badenoch accuses Starmer of lying over what he knew when about Mandelson emails

The Conservative Party leader said Sir Keir Starmer has ‘very serious questions to answer’.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MPs question Keir Starmer after Mandelson Epstein emails saga

DOWNING Street officials were aware of emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein when Keir Starmer defended the peer during Prime…

The Independent UK

Mandelson could be in line for huge payout after sacking over Epstein links

Labour grandee sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

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The Guardian - UK

Starmer ‘defended Mandelson after No 10 had received Epstein emails’

PM understood not to have seen messages from former ambassador to sex offender when speaking in Commons

The Independent UK

Downing Street officials aware of Mandelson emails to Epstein before Starmer defended him

Labour MP condemns ‘embarrassing’ shambles as prime minister and his team continue to face questions over what they knew and when – and why Mandelson was appointed as US ambassador in the first place

Evening Standard

Officials were aware of Mandelson emails to Epstein before Starmer defended him

The Prime Minister is understood not to have been aware of the contents of the emails until Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper announces new sanctions on Russia as she visits Kyiv

The Foreign Secretary is in the Ukrainian capital for her first overseas visit in her new role.

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper ‘frustrated’ by Home Office move amid Starmer reshuffle, Ed Balls reveals

Balls criticised Sir Keir’s reshuffle for making the government appear ‘chaotic’

Evening Standard

UK aid for nature hit almost record £800 million last year, analysis shows

An analysis of Government figures shows the UK is on track to achieve its five-year pledge to provide £3 billion in nature-related funds by 2026.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper found move from Home Office frustrating, Ed Balls says

It comes on the eve of her first visit to Ukraine as Foreign Secretary.

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