US EditionHeads Roll in Europe over Epstein Files Revelations
Starmer's leadership is questioned after admitting awareness of Mandelson's Epstein ties amid ongoing political challenges causing party divisions, say multiple Labour MPs.
- Yesterday's PMQs revealed that Keir Starmer admitted he was aware Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein continued, leaving him exposed to criticism from Labour MPs.
- Mounting damaging decisions—including winter fuel payment cuts, the 'island of strangers' speech, welfare bill, and Mandelson's appointment—have eroded Starmer’s political standing and created vulnerability.
- The Mandelson affair spans UK asset sales, bankers' bonuses, coalition negotiations and Russian visas, while Labour's soft left resists any coronation for Wes Streeting.
- With no consensus successor, John Hutton told Andrew Marr yesterday that `this government is in serious trouble, and someone needs to rescue it from the malaise it's in`, and potential replacements face barriers.
- Given public opposition beyond No 10's usual critics, Starmer, now estranged from many past supporters, risks ongoing instability as Angela Rayner again forces No 10 to swerve, a potentially fatal scenario.
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“Will there ever be a normal news week?” one LOTO adviser messaged yesterday. It has been quite a week in Westminster – and one in which Kemi Badenoch has succeeded in carving out the agenda. Sir Keir Starmer, meanwhile, is on the ropes. Questions over his judgement in appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador – despite knowing of his links to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein – have sent Labour into open turmoil. Some MPs are now priva…
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