Newslinks for Thursday 5th February 2026
Be honest—this is ridiculous.
Starmer crisis 1) PM fights for his future over Mandelson scandal
“Sir Keir Starmer and his chief of staff are fighting for their political futures after the prime minister admitted he was warned about Lord Mandelson’s friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him as ambassador to the US. Starmer told the Commons that he was aware of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein, including the fact that the peer stayed at the financier’s Manhattan apartment while he was in jail for child prostitution offences. Starmer claimed that Mandelson had “lied” about the depth and extent of his relationship with Epstein, but the prime minister faced a backlash from his own MPs. One cabinet minister said the appointment of Mandelson was “very hard to defend” and was “yet another self-inflicted wound”. – The Times
Starmer engulfed in leadership speculation as he backtracks over Mandelson papers – FT
Labour MPs say Starmer’s days are numbered amid fury over Mandelson – Guardian
Starmer in grave peril – Daily Mail
PM fights desperate last stand – Daily Express
Mutinous Labour MPs taking control of party – The Sun
Starmer ‘shakes’ with ‘anxiety’ – Daily Express
Pressure grows on McSweeney over Mandelson ambassador appointment – FT
How Mandelson’s protege became Starmer’s right-hand man – Daily Telegraph
The ex-minister in charge of the Mandelson files – Daily Telegraph
Comment
Disowned by his MPs, despised by the public, Starmer must know the game is up – Gordon Rayner, Daily Telegraph
These are the humiliating death throes of Starmer’s sordid regime – Allister Heath, Daily Telegraph
Starmer seriously, if not yet fatally, wounded – Editorial, The Sun
Starmer’s stock answers don’t work when the cock-up is this painful – Tim Stanley, Daily Telegraph
Mandelson’s treachery has revived the sulphurous rage of Brown – Tom Harris, Daily Telegraph
Mandelson was out of his depth with Epstein – Juliet Samuel, The Times
Starmer crisis 2) Rayner leads Labour MPs in revolt against Starmer
“Angela Rayner has forced Sir Keir Starmer into an about-turn over his handling of the Lord Mandelson scandal. The Prime Minister’s own MPs are calling for him to consider his position after the planned release of documents relating to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to the US descended into chaos. The files were set to be released by the Prime Minister’s most senior civil servant. But in a severe blow to Sir Keir’s authority, Downing Street was forced to hand the process to Parliament’s intelligence and security committee (ISC) after Ms Rayner and senior Labour MPs insisted No 10 should not decide what material is published.” – Daily Telegraph
Mandelson’s web of influence inside the Labour Party – The Times
Epstein told …
Be honest—this is ridiculous.
Starmer crisis 1) PM fights for his future over Mandelson scandal
“Sir Keir Starmer and his chief of staff are fighting for their political futures after the prime minister admitted he was warned about Lord Mandelson’s friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him as ambassador to the US. Starmer told the Commons that he was aware of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein, including the fact that the peer stayed at the financier’s Manhattan apartment while he was in jail for child prostitution offences. Starmer claimed that Mandelson had “lied” about the depth and extent of his relationship with Epstein, but the prime minister faced a backlash from his own MPs. One cabinet minister said the appointment of Mandelson was “very hard to defend” and was “yet another self-inflicted wound”. – The Times
Starmer engulfed in leadership speculation as he backtracks over Mandelson papers – FT
Labour MPs say Starmer’s days are numbered amid fury over Mandelson – Guardian
Starmer in grave peril – Daily Mail
PM fights desperate last stand – Daily Express
Mutinous Labour MPs taking control of party – The Sun
Starmer ‘shakes’ with ‘anxiety’ – Daily Express
Pressure grows on McSweeney over Mandelson ambassador appointment – FT
How Mandelson’s protege became Starmer’s right-hand man – Daily Telegraph
The ex-minister in charge of the Mandelson files – Daily Telegraph
Comment
Disowned by his MPs, despised by the public, Starmer must know the game is up – Gordon Rayner, Daily Telegraph
These are the humiliating death throes of Starmer’s sordid regime – Allister Heath, Daily Telegraph
Starmer seriously, if not yet fatally, wounded – Editorial, The Sun
Starmer’s stock answers don’t work when the cock-up is this painful – Tim Stanley, Daily Telegraph
Mandelson’s treachery has revived the sulphurous rage of Brown – Tom Harris, Daily Telegraph
Mandelson was out of his depth with Epstein – Juliet Samuel, The Times
Starmer crisis 2) Rayner leads Labour MPs in revolt against Starmer
“Angela Rayner has forced Sir Keir Starmer into an about-turn over his handling of the Lord Mandelson scandal. The Prime Minister’s own MPs are calling for him to consider his position after the planned release of documents relating to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to the US descended into chaos. The files were set to be released by the Prime Minister’s most senior civil servant. But in a severe blow to Sir Keir’s authority, Downing Street was forced to hand the process to Parliament’s intelligence and security committee (ISC) after Ms Rayner and senior Labour MPs insisted No 10 should not decide what material is published.” – Daily Telegraph
Mandelson’s web of influence inside the Labour Party – The Times
Epstein told …
Newslinks for Thursday 5th February 2026
Be honest—this is ridiculous.
Starmer crisis 1) PM fights for his future over Mandelson scandal
“Sir Keir Starmer and his chief of staff are fighting for their political futures after the prime minister admitted he was warned about Lord Mandelson’s friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him as ambassador to the US. Starmer told the Commons that he was aware of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein, including the fact that the peer stayed at the financier’s Manhattan apartment while he was in jail for child prostitution offences. Starmer claimed that Mandelson had “lied” about the depth and extent of his relationship with Epstein, but the prime minister faced a backlash from his own MPs. One cabinet minister said the appointment of Mandelson was “very hard to defend” and was “yet another self-inflicted wound”. – The Times
Starmer engulfed in leadership speculation as he backtracks over Mandelson papers – FT
Labour MPs say Starmer’s days are numbered amid fury over Mandelson – Guardian
Starmer in grave peril – Daily Mail
PM fights desperate last stand – Daily Express
Mutinous Labour MPs taking control of party – The Sun
Starmer ‘shakes’ with ‘anxiety’ – Daily Express
Pressure grows on McSweeney over Mandelson ambassador appointment – FT
How Mandelson’s protege became Starmer’s right-hand man – Daily Telegraph
The ex-minister in charge of the Mandelson files – Daily Telegraph
Comment
Disowned by his MPs, despised by the public, Starmer must know the game is up – Gordon Rayner, Daily Telegraph
These are the humiliating death throes of Starmer’s sordid regime – Allister Heath, Daily Telegraph
Starmer seriously, if not yet fatally, wounded – Editorial, The Sun
Starmer’s stock answers don’t work when the cock-up is this painful – Tim Stanley, Daily Telegraph
Mandelson’s treachery has revived the sulphurous rage of Brown – Tom Harris, Daily Telegraph
Mandelson was out of his depth with Epstein – Juliet Samuel, The Times
Starmer crisis 2) Rayner leads Labour MPs in revolt against Starmer
“Angela Rayner has forced Sir Keir Starmer into an about-turn over his handling of the Lord Mandelson scandal. The Prime Minister’s own MPs are calling for him to consider his position after the planned release of documents relating to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to the US descended into chaos. The files were set to be released by the Prime Minister’s most senior civil servant. But in a severe blow to Sir Keir’s authority, Downing Street was forced to hand the process to Parliament’s intelligence and security committee (ISC) after Ms Rayner and senior Labour MPs insisted No 10 should not decide what material is published.” – Daily Telegraph
Mandelson’s web of influence inside the Labour Party – The Times
Epstein told …
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