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The Latest Breaking News from Wes Streeting

Streeting wrote off his re-election chances in WhatsApp exchanges with Mandelson

Health secretary publishes messages as he seeks to draw line under his relationship with former peer

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer clings on as another aide quits and Scottish leader urges him to step down after ‘too many mistakes’

Cabinet rallies around embattled PM, who says he is not prepared ‘to walk away’ despite facing public calls to quit – after communications director Tim Allan steps down

The Independent UK

What to know about who could succeed Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. The release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggests damaging details about Mandelson, putting Starmer's position at risk

The Independent UK

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OPINION - Jimmy Lai and Sir Keir Starmer ... what a contrast between the two

The Hong Kong democracy activist is suffering for his principles; Sir Keir is another matter. Yet Labour must stick with him

Evening Standard

Morgan McSweeney out, what next for Sir Keir Starmer?

The exit of the Prime Minister’s closest aide leaves Sir Keir’s position in increased jeopardy.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer out, Shabana Mahmood in? How Epstein revelations could lead to the UK's first Muslim prime minister

Starmer is not accused of misconduct, and Mandelson has consistently denied any impropriety. Yet British politics does not operate solely on legal thresholds. It operates on perception, timing and instinct. The renewed attention on Epstein has revived a broader unease about elite networks, proximity to power and the sense that…

The Times of India

Victims to call for inquiry into ‘scandal’ of cancer-linked pregnancy drug

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Victims of cancer-linked pregnancy drug to demand public inquiry into ‘silent scandal’

The victims are due to meet with Health Secretary West Streeting on Monday

The Independent UK

Mandelson faces demands to hand back payoff after sacking over Epstein link

A No 10 source said Lord Mandelson should either give the money back or donate it to a charity working with victims.

Evening Standard

‘It’s over for Starmer. The only questions are when, how, and how painful’

IN FOCUS: Keir Starmer’s premiership has lurched between crises, but his handling of the Mandelson scandal could prove to be fatal. Kate Devlin and David Maddox hear from Labour MPs who are furious about this week’s events, and fearful for the future

The Independent UK

A surprise candidate to replace Starmer could neutralise Farage’s voter appeal

NEWS ANALYSIS: With the prime minister rumoured to be ‘in a dark place’ and considering quitting over the Mandelson scandal, political editor David Maddox looks at the possible replacements, including a rapidly emerging surprise contender

The Independent UK

Mandelson-Starmer latest: Former peer’s ‘five-figure’ US ambassador pay-off ‘to be reviewed’ by Foreign Office

Lord Mandelson was handed an exit payment after he was unceremoniously sacked from office, according to reports

The Independent UK

‘Pestering for a role’: how Mandelson talked his way back into the Labour fold

Officials, MPs and other insiders recall a need for clarity and Blair-era frisson before election – even if Sue Gray was wary

The Guardian - UK

What next for embattled Starmer after Mandelson scandal?

Sir Keir Starmer’s grip on power looks increasingly shaky after the latest revelations about Peter Mandelson led to questions on his judgment.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Grieving families who lost babies due to NHS failings hit out at maternity investigation

The government has been urged to abandon its ‘performative approach’ after victims said they were being forced to ‘compress’ their experiences

Evening Standard

Campaigners launch legal action in bid to stop puberty blocker trial

A number of high-profile names have expressed their opposition, including Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

The Guardian - UK

‘If someone had pulled the trigger’: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Starmer

PM clings to power after a day when Commons mutiny filled the air, as fallout over Mandelson appointment continues

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Starmer has to go’: Readers on the Mandelson files and Labour’s relentless infighting

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has been discussing the growing pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, focusing on his handling of Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment, the release of sensitive vetting files, and Angela Rayner’s dramatic Commons intervention, with many questioning his judgment and calling for new Labour leadership

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Evening Standard

Zack Polanski: The Labour party have been corporate captured. They’re doing the things they’ve been told to do

Green leader Zack Polanski is taking the fight to Labour with his brand of eco-populism — but while he’s riding high in the polls, do his economic policies really stack up?

The Independent UK

Norovirus continues to put pressure on NHS as hospital cases remain high

More than 900 patients on average were in hospital each day with norovirus-like symptoms

Evening Standard

NHS winter planning ‘paying off’ as flu hospital admissions fall 25% – officials

The number of hospital admissions for norovirus in England had also fallen for the first time this year, according to the latest figures.

The Independent UK

‘Doomed’ student loan system could be replaced by graduate tax, says ex-watchdog

As student loan debt soars for many, Rachel Reeves is facing calls for a change

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting to offer resident doctors bigger pay rise to end dispute

Health secretary to increase pay offer and guarantee working conditions for resident doctors only

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting’s cancer plan is admirable – but it’s not the silver bullet the NHS needs

The government has published a plan with strong promises for NHS cancer care. But will it be a hostage to scientific developments – and is it getting the ‘basics’ right? Rebecca Thomas takes a look

Evening Standard

Early detection cancer tests ‘could be part of NHS screening within a decade’

The Government has set out how it intends to transform cancer detection and treatment in a new 10-year plan.

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