No 10 questioned Mandelson on Epstein links before appointment 13 hours ago Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg PA Media Sir Keir Starmer explicitly asked Lord Mandelson about his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein before deciding to appoint him as the UK’s ambassador to the US, the BBC understands. The prime minister is believed… Continue reading No 10 questioned Mandelson on Epstein links before appointment
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Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands
Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands Officials at No 10 and the Foreign Office were aware of supportive emails between Lord Mandelson and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein when the prime minister initially defended the former ambassador on Wednesday, the BBC understands. Sources stressed Sir Keir was not aware of the contents… Continue reading Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands
Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos
Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos 10 minutes ago Kate WhannelPolitics reporter and Henry ZeffmanChief political correspondent Getty Images Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has said Labour MPs will be feeling “despondent” following a chaotic week which has seen the sacking of Lord Mandelson and the resignation of Angela Rayner. Sir Keir… Continue reading Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos
Latest iPhone marks ‘the beginning of the end’ of the SIM card
Latest iPhone marks ‘the beginning of the end’ of the SIM card 3 hours ago Graham FraserTechnology reporter Getty Images With smartphones, where Apple leads others often follow – so it launching an iPhone this week without a traditional SIM card is raising questions over the future of a very familiar piece of phone tech.… Continue reading Latest iPhone marks ‘the beginning of the end’ of the SIM card
Mandelson sacked as ambassador to US over Epstein links
Mandelson sacked as ambassador to US over Epstein links Lord Mandelson has been sacked as the UK’s ambassador to the US, following fresh revelations about his links to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Foreign Office said the move followed the emergence of emails showing “the depth and extent” of the pair’s relationship was… Continue reading Mandelson sacked as ambassador to US over Epstein links
‘Revulsion’ in Labour at Mandelson links with Epstein, says MP
‘Revulsion’ in Labour at Mandelson links with Epstein, says MP Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News Reuters Labour MP Andy McDonald has said there is “widespread revulsion” in the party over Lord Mandelson’s links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, amid growing calls for him to be sacked. McDonald called for Lord Mandelson to stand down “immediately”… Continue reading ‘Revulsion’ in Labour at Mandelson links with Epstein, says MP
Starmer facing pressure over Mandelson’s Epstein links
Starmer facing pressure over Mandelson’s Epstein links 2 hours ago Joshua NevettPolitical reporter and Joe PikePolitics investigations correspondent Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure over US ambassador Lord Mandelson, after the emergence of fresh revelations about his links to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after US lawmakers released a number of documents,… Continue reading Starmer facing pressure over Mandelson’s Epstein links
More embarrassing Epstein exchanges to come, says Mandelson
More embarrassing Epstein exchanges to come, says Mandelson 52 minutes ago Kate Whannelpolitical reporter and Nick Eardleypolitical correspondent The UK’s ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has said he believes further “embarrassing” correspondence between himself and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein will be published. On Tuesday, US lawmakers released a number of documents which included a… Continue reading More embarrassing Epstein exchanges to come, says Mandelson
Phillipson is the frontrunner in race to replace Angela Rayner
Phillipson is the frontrunner in race to replace Angela Rayner 29 minutes ago Kate WhannelPolitical reporter and Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News Shutterstock/Getty Images Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has emerged as the frontrunner among six Labour MPs vying to be the party’s next deputy leader. Those wanting to step into Angela Rayner’s stylish shoes need… Continue reading Phillipson is the frontrunner in race to replace Angela Rayner
Chris Mason: Rayner’s replacement will show which way political wind is blowing in Labour
Chris Mason: Rayner’s replacement will show which way political wind is blowing in Labour As Westminster ponders what impact last week’s reshuffle might have on the direction and instincts of the government, and its capacity to deliver, the resignation of Angela Rayner leaves one still unfilled vacancy. Her former government jobs, deputy prime minister and… Continue reading Chris Mason: Rayner’s replacement will show which way political wind is blowing in Labour