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Starmer Under Pressure From MPs After Mandelson Scandal
Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism from Labour MPs and calls for scrutiny after the Prime Minister withdrew Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment due to Epstein-related emails.
- The Prime Minister withdrew Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US on Thursday after emails surfaced showing support for Epstein and exposing judgment weaknesses.
- Emails published on Wednesday revealed Lord Peter Mandelson told Jeffrey Epstein to `fight for early release` shortly before Epstein's 18-month sentence, and Mandelson admitted ongoing ties during the vetting interview.
- Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee chair demands answers from the Foreign Secretary as Dame Emily Thornberry asks Yvette Cooper for a `thorough response` on security concerns and the Liberal Democrats urge scrutiny of the next US ambassador appointment.
- Sir Keir Starmer is under growing pressure after Lord Mandelson's sacking, which has exposed tensions with Labour MPs and one Labour backbencher said he does not seem `up to the job`.
- Frantic efforts aim to prevent the US state visit from being overshadowed by the fall‑out during next week's Chequers appearance, with the Royal Family expected to smooth political bumps.
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Starmer not ‘up to the job’, Labour MP says after Mandelson scandal
Clive Lewis, MP for Norwich South, said there was a ‘very dangerous atmosphere’ in the parliamentary Labour party.
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