Newslinks for Friday 6th February 2026
Be honest—this is ridiculous.
PM labelled ‘gullible and weak’ over Mandelson
“Sir Keir Starmer looks “weak, naive and gullible” after apologising for accepting Lord Mandelson’s claim — before he was appointed ambassador to the US — that he “barely knew” the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Baroness Harman, a former deputy Labour leader, has said. The prime minister said on Thursday that he had “no reason” to believe that Mandelson was telling him “anything but the truth”, despite being presented with evidence that he and Epstein were close friends. Starmer’s explanation was described as “not credible” by one minister, who said that “no one has faith or trust in him”. Some Labour MPs called on Starmer to go, describing his position as “untenable”. Harman warned that the scandal would “finish” Starmer unless he changed course with a “real reset” of his No 10 team and returned to his pledge to clean up politics… On Wednesday Starmer was forced to commit himself to disclosing all “electronic communications and minutes of meetings” involving Mandelson from the seven months he served as ambassador, after a revolt by Labour MPs. Officials said that gathering the information would be a “huge” exercise that was likely to take months, and had the potential to be politically explosive. Mandelson was close to most senior figures in Starmer’s government.” – The Times
Kemi Badenoch makes extraordinary offer to Labour MPs over Keir Starmer resignation – Daily Express
The Mandelson evidence that skewers Starmer’s defence – Daily Telegraph
No 10 defies calls to sack Morgan McSweeney over Mandelson appointment – The Guardian
What could the Mandelson files tell us — and which may be blocked? – The Times
‘If someone had pulled the trigger’: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Starmer – The Guardian
Comment:
My offer to Labour MPs to help them get rid of calamity Keir Starmer – Kemi Badenoch, Daily Express
Keir Starmer’s hollowness is clear for all to see – Patrick Maguire, The Times
He’s been a disaster, but I still believe he’s a decent man. And this is how Starmer’s time in No 10 will end, most likely within days – Dan Hodges, Daily Mail
This pathetic attempt to shift the blame has to be the end of Starmer – Janet Daley, Daily Telegraph
In Broken Britain, sorry is the default word while victims are left to pick up the pieces – Julia Hartley-Brewer, The Sun
It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if – Polly Toynbee, The Guardian
> Today:
How Badenoch forced Labour’s hand on Mandelson
> Yesterday:
Badenoch says Britain is not being governed and calls for Labour MPs to discuss a vote of no confidence in the PM
Don’t let the particulars of the Starmer crisis distract from its deeper causes
Rayner: I’m ready to go
“Angela …
Be honest—this is ridiculous.
PM labelled ‘gullible and weak’ over Mandelson
“Sir Keir Starmer looks “weak, naive and gullible” after apologising for accepting Lord Mandelson’s claim — before he was appointed ambassador to the US — that he “barely knew” the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Baroness Harman, a former deputy Labour leader, has said. The prime minister said on Thursday that he had “no reason” to believe that Mandelson was telling him “anything but the truth”, despite being presented with evidence that he and Epstein were close friends. Starmer’s explanation was described as “not credible” by one minister, who said that “no one has faith or trust in him”. Some Labour MPs called on Starmer to go, describing his position as “untenable”. Harman warned that the scandal would “finish” Starmer unless he changed course with a “real reset” of his No 10 team and returned to his pledge to clean up politics… On Wednesday Starmer was forced to commit himself to disclosing all “electronic communications and minutes of meetings” involving Mandelson from the seven months he served as ambassador, after a revolt by Labour MPs. Officials said that gathering the information would be a “huge” exercise that was likely to take months, and had the potential to be politically explosive. Mandelson was close to most senior figures in Starmer’s government.” – The Times
Kemi Badenoch makes extraordinary offer to Labour MPs over Keir Starmer resignation – Daily Express
The Mandelson evidence that skewers Starmer’s defence – Daily Telegraph
No 10 defies calls to sack Morgan McSweeney over Mandelson appointment – The Guardian
What could the Mandelson files tell us — and which may be blocked? – The Times
‘If someone had pulled the trigger’: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Starmer – The Guardian
Comment:
My offer to Labour MPs to help them get rid of calamity Keir Starmer – Kemi Badenoch, Daily Express
Keir Starmer’s hollowness is clear for all to see – Patrick Maguire, The Times
He’s been a disaster, but I still believe he’s a decent man. And this is how Starmer’s time in No 10 will end, most likely within days – Dan Hodges, Daily Mail
This pathetic attempt to shift the blame has to be the end of Starmer – Janet Daley, Daily Telegraph
In Broken Britain, sorry is the default word while victims are left to pick up the pieces – Julia Hartley-Brewer, The Sun
It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if – Polly Toynbee, The Guardian
> Today:
How Badenoch forced Labour’s hand on Mandelson
> Yesterday:
Badenoch says Britain is not being governed and calls for Labour MPs to discuss a vote of no confidence in the PM
Don’t let the particulars of the Starmer crisis distract from its deeper causes
Rayner: I’m ready to go
“Angela …
Newslinks for Friday 6th February 2026
Be honest—this is ridiculous.
PM labelled ‘gullible and weak’ over Mandelson
“Sir Keir Starmer looks “weak, naive and gullible” after apologising for accepting Lord Mandelson’s claim — before he was appointed ambassador to the US — that he “barely knew” the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Baroness Harman, a former deputy Labour leader, has said. The prime minister said on Thursday that he had “no reason” to believe that Mandelson was telling him “anything but the truth”, despite being presented with evidence that he and Epstein were close friends. Starmer’s explanation was described as “not credible” by one minister, who said that “no one has faith or trust in him”. Some Labour MPs called on Starmer to go, describing his position as “untenable”. Harman warned that the scandal would “finish” Starmer unless he changed course with a “real reset” of his No 10 team and returned to his pledge to clean up politics… On Wednesday Starmer was forced to commit himself to disclosing all “electronic communications and minutes of meetings” involving Mandelson from the seven months he served as ambassador, after a revolt by Labour MPs. Officials said that gathering the information would be a “huge” exercise that was likely to take months, and had the potential to be politically explosive. Mandelson was close to most senior figures in Starmer’s government.” – The Times
Kemi Badenoch makes extraordinary offer to Labour MPs over Keir Starmer resignation – Daily Express
The Mandelson evidence that skewers Starmer’s defence – Daily Telegraph
No 10 defies calls to sack Morgan McSweeney over Mandelson appointment – The Guardian
What could the Mandelson files tell us — and which may be blocked? – The Times
‘If someone had pulled the trigger’: MPs rue lack of challenger to oust Starmer – The Guardian
Comment:
My offer to Labour MPs to help them get rid of calamity Keir Starmer – Kemi Badenoch, Daily Express
Keir Starmer’s hollowness is clear for all to see – Patrick Maguire, The Times
He’s been a disaster, but I still believe he’s a decent man. And this is how Starmer’s time in No 10 will end, most likely within days – Dan Hodges, Daily Mail
This pathetic attempt to shift the blame has to be the end of Starmer – Janet Daley, Daily Telegraph
In Broken Britain, sorry is the default word while victims are left to pick up the pieces – Julia Hartley-Brewer, The Sun
It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if – Polly Toynbee, The Guardian
> Today:
How Badenoch forced Labour’s hand on Mandelson
> Yesterday:
Badenoch says Britain is not being governed and calls for Labour MPs to discuss a vote of no confidence in the PM
Don’t let the particulars of the Starmer crisis distract from its deeper causes
Rayner: I’m ready to go
“Angela …
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