5 h. ago The resignation of Keir Starmer's aide proves what ministers have told me all week: Downing Street is falling apart, says DAN HODGES

Paul Ovenden wasn't well known outside Westminster. But his resignation underlines what ministers have been saying all week: Downing Street is falling apart.

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7 h. ago Keir Starmer was told of investigation into Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before backing him at PMQs

Sir Keir finally broke cover in an interview in which he insisted he would never have appointed the controversial peer as US ambassador if he had known the full truth about his friendship with Epstein.

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8 h. ago Public officials face criminal sanctions for lying under long

Keir Starmer told the Mirror it would end 'the culture of obfuscation and cover-up, so public institutions can never again hide from those they are there to serve'

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15 h. ago Starmer breaks silence over Mandelson sacking: ‘Had I known what I know now, I’d have never appointed him’

The prime minister said the ‘nature and extent of the relationship’ between convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and Lord Mandelson is ‘far different to what I’d understood to be the position at the point of appointment’

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37 h. ago Secret emails hidden in Epstein files could 'destroy Prince Andrew', sources claim

Prince Andrew denied having a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, but now one source has claimed there are hundreds of hidden emails that exist that could "ruin" him

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41 h. ago Mandelson’s ‘singular talents’ justified appointment as ambassador, says minister

But ‘depth of relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein was not known when peer was chosen, insists business secretary

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45 h. ago Starmer knew Peter Mandelson had a 'strong relationship' with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein but risked making him US ambassador anyway because of his 'talents', admits Cabinet minister

Peter Kyle said that Lord Mandelson's potential ability to handle President Trump meant it was 'worth the risk' of appointing him.

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67 h. ago 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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67 h. ago Crowds gather in London for ‘unite the kingdom’ march featuring Tommy Robinson – UK politics live

March expected to be Britain’s largest far-right rally in decades, and will include speakers from Britain, the US and EuropeKemi Badenoch has accused the prime minister of lying about what he knew and when about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.The Conservative party leader posted on X on Saturday:Looks like the prime minister and Labour MPs spent the week lying to the whole country about what they knew regarding Mandelson’s involvement with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.If No 10 had those emails for 48 hours before acting, it means he lied at PMQs and ministers lied again about new additional information. These are yet more errors of judgment.The prime minister has very serious questions to answer. The only way to clear this up is full transparency about who knew what, and when. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Peter Mandelson’s advisory firm cuts ties amid Jeffrey Epstein revelations

Global Counsel, which the sacked ambassador to the US co-founded, starts to sell off his multimillion-pound stakePeter Mandelson’s advisory firm is cutting ties with him after his firing as US ambassador after the extent of his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was revealed in emails.Global Counsel, which Mandelson co-founded in 2010 alongside Benjamin Wegg-Prosser, is in the process of selling off his multimillion pound stake to a new investor. The sale is expected to conclude within the next two months. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Starmer faces growing scrutiny over Mandelson appointment as PM sacks US ambassador for Epstein relationship

The Prime Minister fired Lord Mandelson after new revelations about his relationship with the disgraced financier

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4 d. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should Lord Mandelson face an inquiry over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The Foreign Affairs Select Committee of MPs are reported to have tried to get Lord Mandelson to appear in Britain to give evidence on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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4 d. ago Lord Mandelson sacked as US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein relationship after bombshell emails revealed

The Prime Minister fired Lord Mandelson after new revelations about his relationship with the disgraced financier

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4 d. ago Mandelson sacked ‘in light of new emails’ over Jeffrey Epstein relationship, Doughty tells MPs

MPs were told Lord Peter Mandelson was sacked from his role as Ambassador to the United States in light of “new emails” that show "the depth and extent of Lord Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.”

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4 d. ago Lord Mandelson sacked as US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein relationship

The Prime Minister fired Lord Mandelson after new revelations about his relationship with the disgraced financier

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4 d. ago Lord Mandelson sacked by Keir Starmer after revelations about Jeffrey Epstein relationship

The Prime Minister asked Lord Mandelson to be withdrawn as ambassador to the United States, Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty told MPs.

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5 d. ago Lord Mandelson urged 'best pal' Jeffrey Epstein to 'fight for early release' as paedophile was facing jail for child sex offences and told him: 'Your friends love you'

British ambassador Lord Mandelson kept his relationship with 'best pal' paedophile Jeffrey Epstein for four years after he was jailed for sex offences, emails reveal

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5 d. ago Lord Mandelson urged 'best pal' Jeffrey Epstein to 'fight for early release' AFTER paedophile was facing jail for child sex offences and told him: 'Your friends love you'

British ambassador Lord Mandelson kept his relationship with 'best pal' paedophile Jeffrey Epstein for four years after he was jailed for sex offences, emails reveal

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5 d. ago Lord Mandelson urged 'best pal' Jeffrey Epstein to 'fight for early release' AFTER paedophile was convicted of child sex offences and told him: 'Your friends love you'

British ambassador Lord Mandelson kept his relationship with 'best pal' paedophile Jeffrey Epstein for four years after he was jailed for sex offences, emails reveal

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5 d. ago Peter Mandelson: Who is the UK ambassador? What did he say about Jeffrey Epstein? What has Keir Starmer said?

Lord Mandelson has been criticised for his friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, with new details about their relationship emerging this week.

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