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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar calls for Keir Starmer to quit as Prime Minister

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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