Former Tory minister Maria Caulfield defects to Reform Former Conservative health minister Maria Caulfield has become the latest Tory to join Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party. Caulfield lost her seat to the Lib Dems at last year’s general election after nearly nine years as the MP for Lewes. She told GB News she joined Reform… Continue reading Former Tory minister Maria Caulfield defects to Reform
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I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links – PM
I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links – PM 13 minutes ago Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Pool Sir Keir Starmer has said he would “never” have appointed Peter Mandelson as his ambassador to the US if he had known the full details of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In… Continue reading I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links – PM
We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says
We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says 12 hours ago Tom McArthurBBC News EPA Britain will not surrender its flag to those who wish to use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister said the flag represents “our diverse country” and he… Continue reading We will never surrender our flag, Sir Keir Starmer says
No 10 questioned Mandelson on Epstein links before appointment
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
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
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