US EditionScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for Keir Starmer to quit as Prime Minister
Sarwar urged Starmer to resign amid resignations and police inquiries linked to Mandelson's Epstein ties, highlighting Labour's struggle ahead of May elections.
- On Monday, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign during a Glasgow press conference, citing 'too many mistakes'.
- Newly released 'Epstein files' and related documents have deepened scrutiny of Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, fueling the crisis surrounding Starmer’s 2024 appointment of Mandelson despite knowing of his connections.
- A recent Opinium poll of 2,053 adults found 55 percent want Starmer to resign, while Kalshi showed a 23 percent chance before March 1 and Star Sports offered 1/4 odds on his replacement this year.
- Facing MPs behind closed doors Monday, Starmer met support from Cabinet ministers while senior aides, including Morgan McSweeney, resigned on Sunday.
- Looking toward May, the unfolding police probe and release of 'Epstein files' may influence Labour's election chances, as documents could take weeks to publish.
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The seven dangers that could finish Starmer off as he clings to power
Sir Keir Starmer may have survived an attempt to oust him from power – but the Prime Minister is now weakened and faces many dangers on the road ahead. On Monday, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged the Prime Minister to resign, saying: “The distraction has to end and the leadership in Downing Street has to change.” But Starmer was immediately backed by his Cabinet – and later told a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) that he “…
UK’s Starmer refuses to heed calls to quit over fallout from Epstein scandal
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused on Monday to heed calls to quit, even by the leader of his party in Scotland, pledging to fight on after his appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador plunged his government into crisis.
Starmer says he will not resign amid Epstein fallout
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to step down over the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. A senior leader in Starmer’s own party became the first political heavyweight to demand his resignation Monday, after the latest batch of Epstein files raised questions about the premier’s judgment in appointing a former US ambassador with close ties to the late sex offender. Starmer’s communications chief quit Monday, following the exit o…
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