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Starmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandal

PM says he is sorry for believing ‘lies’ told by former Labour minister and that he too is ‘angry and frustrated’

The Guardian - UK

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?

Evening Standard

UK leader apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Peter Mandelson an ambassador job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologized to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington

The Independent UK

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PM ‘sorry for believing Mandelson’s lies’ as he apologises to Epstein’s victims

Sir Keir Starmer said he shared the ‘anger and frustration’ of colleagues about the saga but vowed to continue as Prime Minister.

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

The Guardian - UK

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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

Epstein files fallout: Why UK PM Keir Starmer is under fire

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal is creating political pressure for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his past appointment of Peter Mandelson, who is now under criminal investigation. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump faces no immediate threat despite his name appearing in Epstein files, highlighting differing political environments and institutional responses…

The Times of India

How can Britain regain its manufacturing power? Start thinking like a developing country

Since the 70s, China has turned around its economy – these are the lessons Starmer must take note of, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Will the Epstein files threaten Peter Mandelson’s legacy?

In today’s newsletter: A police investigation, newly released documents and long‑standing questions about accountability have converged to place one of Labour’s most enduring figures under unprecedented scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

The Green surge shows UK politics has reached a turning point – and it has surprisingly little to do with Zack Polanski

At a party event in a school hall in Lewisham, people told me how disillusionment with Labour has led to this moment, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK

Starmer-Mandelson latest: Ex-ambassador ‘could face police interview over Epstein in days’ after PM’s apology

Starmer in ‘crisis situation’ as he insists ‘none of us knew the depth and the darkness’ of Mandelson-Epstein relationship

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer under pressure from own MPs over Peter Mandelson scandal

MPs approved the release of documents relating to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the United States on Wednesday.

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Evening Standard

Starmer finally says 'sorry' over Mandelson scandal as he fights for survival amid fury from Labour MPs

Earlier, loyalist Cabinet minister Steve Reed was sent out to defend the Prime Minister under fire over his decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the US

The Independent UK

Starmer vows to defend ‘decent and tolerant Britain’ as he faces Labour fury over Mandelson appointment

Starmer’s support for ‘rules that protect those in need’ overshadowed by concerns he knew about Mandelson’s Esptein links

Evening Standard

Starmer to warn of communities’ decline in bid to move on from Mandelson scandal

The Prime Minister will try to focus attention on his Government’s work to curb the cost of living and revamp high streets.

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs say Starmer’s days as PM are numbered amid fury over Mandelson

MPs say release of papers on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could trigger leadership challenge

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The Guardian - UK

Mandelson’s links with US tech firm Palantir must be fully exposed, campaigners warn

Government faces call for transparency on former peer’s involvement amid fears he may have leaked more sensitive information

The Guardian - UK

How much did Starmer really know about Mandelson’s ties to Epstein?

No 10 is under huge pressure to reveal exactly how the former peer was vetted for his job as US ambassador

Evening Standard

Fact check: Most humble addresses filed without national security exemption

A 2022 humble address said that ‘redactions shall be solely for the purposes of national security’.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer cannot afford to fall short of his promise of integrity and transparency

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As the Epstein scandal grows, the prime minister must learn the right lessons from his disastrous appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador – and that his best hope of surviving in office lies in being open and contrite

The Independent UK

MPs back release of files on Mandelson appointment as US ambassador

Lord Mandelson was sacked from his Washington role in September last year over his links with Epstein.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner wields the knife that could finish Keir Starmer – but will she take the crown?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Her dramatic intervention in the Commons underlined the PM’s weakness and positioned her as his successor, writes political editor David Maddox

The Guardian - UK

Last chance, Keir? MPs in despair as crisis engulfs Downing Street

No 10’s misjudgment over Mandelson has left Labour MPs increasingly aware of the fallibility of the PM and his team

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