Mandelson, MPs and Starmer

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Mandelson-Epstein latest: 'It's over' for Starmer, warn Labour MPs
Mandelson-Epstein latest: ‘It’s over’ for Starmer, warn Labour MPs as anger grows over handling of scandal - Former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is one of many Labour backbenchers to rally agai

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Anger among Labour MPs grows over Starmer's handling of Mandelson-Epstein scandal
UK Will Release Files About Mandelson's Ambassador Appointment as Anger Mounts Over Epstein
'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said Peter Mandelson misled him about the extent of his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before he was appointed US ambassador.

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UK police launch investigation into Mandelson over Epstein leaks
Tories skewer Starmer as PM claims Mandelson ‘completely misrepresented’ extent of Epstein relationship
Labour MPs say Starmer’s days as PM are numbered amid fury over Mandelson
The government was on the brink of a defeat in the Commons until a mid-debate amendment brokered by Meg Hillier and Angela Rayner to force the release of documents about Mandelson’s appointment and th...

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UK PM says Mandelson 'lied', regrets appointing him US envoy
Starmer faces rising anger over Mandelson as MPs agree to release files to security committee – as it happened

UK's Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador 'lied repeatedly'

Peter Mandelson, a government minister when Labour was previously in power more than 15 years ago, quit the House of Lords on Tuesday over links to Epstein.

‘Absurd!' Keir Starmer blasted as he prepares speech on ‘decency’ after yesterday’s chaos

The Prime Minister will stand and deliver his first public remarks today following yesterday's dramatic day in the Commons.
Opinion

Keir Starmer cannot afford to break his promise of transparency

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 f

Labour rebels force Starmer into humiliating climbdown on Mandelson files

Prime minister’s own integrity and judgement under scrutiny as he admits he knew of Peter Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with Epstein – but appointed him US ambassador anyway

Keir Starmer mocked as even the House of Commons admits he doesn't answer questions

EXCLUSIVE - A major change in the official parliamentary social media account's language has given the game away.

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.
LBC

Met Police urge government not to release of Mandelson files as pressure mounts on Starmer over ambassador's appointment

The force said releasing 'specific documents could undermine our current investigation' in a statement on Wednesday.

Kemi Badenoch destroys Keir Starmer over China visit – ‘came back with next to nothing!’

Tory leader tears into 'supine' PM's 'utterly reprehensible' actions after he claims trip to Beijing was a good thing despite security dangers

Reforming the House of Lords

Keir Starmer’s government regards reform of the House of Lords as ‘long overdue and essential’