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Starmer Under Pressure Over Mandelson Vetting Failure and Epstein Ties

Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing significant pressure and calls for his resignation following revelations of a hidden vetting failure regarding Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer has publicly stated he was unaware of the vetting issues, but critics question his account and demand accountability.

18 Apr, 04:30 — 18 Apr, 18:53
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BBCHigh4h ago

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland

It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.

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FTVery High4h ago

Burnham allies identify fresh path back to Westminster as Starmer battles calls to quit

A shake-up of the NEC after May’s local election could remove a barrier to Greater Manchester mayor’s leadership ambitions

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy

Exclusive: deputy prime minister says it is ‘inexplicable’ top civil servant kept Downing Street in dark Keir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson from serving as the UK’s ambassador to Washington had he known he failed security vetting, David Lammy has said, as he attempted to shore up the prime minister amid damaging fallout from the row. In his first public comments on the vetting affair, Lammy said it was “inexplicable” that Oliver Robbins, the former top civil servant who was force...

By Pippa Crerar Political editor

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France 24High12h ago

UK : Keir Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal

Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US despite failing security checks, with Starmer saying he was never informed and blaming the Foreign Office. This comes months after Mandelson was dismissed over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

The questions about Peter Mandelson that Keir Starmer must answer

Editorial: When the prime minister addresses parliament on Monday, he must for once take personal responsibility for the government’s failings

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EL PAISMostly Factual16h ago

Inside Epstein’s web: The 137 men and women who reveal how his international network of power and influence operated

EL PAÍS analyzes the most relevant profiles from the sex offender’s ultra-wealthy circle, at least 16 of whom have faced legal consequences, while 56 have felt an impact on their personal and professional lives

By Constanza Pérez Z.,Hannah Slack,Sebastián Casse,Elias Camhaji Mascorro,Daniele Grasso

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azernewsLow15h ago

Starmer faces calls to resign as Epstein-linked scandal engulfs Mandelson appointment - AzerNews

Starmer faces calls to resign as Epstein-linked scandal engulfs Mandelson appointment  AzerNews

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