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• Another U-turn?

  07-08-2017 13:22 via bbc.co.uk
  The ex-prime minister, who has spoken about his battle to give up nicotine, is snapped with a cigarette at a festival.
  
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• Starmer faces questions over visit to Palantir office alongside Mandelson

  07-02-2026 06:00
  Former ambassador was also shareholder in lobbying group that counted US tech firm as a client
  
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• Scotland faces its own revolt on the right

  07-02-2026 06:00
  An unprecedented surge for Reform in May’s Holyrood vote will challenge the nation’s self-image
  
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• Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations

  06-02-2026 23:46 via bbc.com
  The party says it "has now received legal advice" that a 2013 inquiry into the allegations "was flawed in several respects".
  
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• Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation

  06-02-2026 22:29 via bbc.com
  The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.
  
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• Starmer camp warns leadership challenge risks economic chaos

  06-02-2026 20:30
  Investors also signal concern at prospect of a more leftwing government
  
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• Police search Peter Mandelson’s homes as part of misconduct probe

  06-02-2026 20:08
  Veteran Labour politician is being investigated following revelations about his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
  
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• Hesitation from leadership rivals keeps Starmer in Downing Street for now

  06-02-2026 19:42
  Labour MPs weigh up options including Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner after a week of damaging scandal
  
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• Keir Starmer’s weakening grip on power

  06-02-2026 18:46
  Mandelson’s ties to Epstein have damaged the prime minister, perhaps fatally
  
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• Counting the cost of money in politics

  06-02-2026 17:23
  Revelations of Mandelson’s cabinet leaks spotlight the symbiotic relationship between government and bankers
  
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• Government could be forced to release 100,000 Mandelson documents

  06-02-2026 17:02 via bbc.com
  No 10 says it's the "early stages" of gathering documents related to the peer's appointment as US ambassador.
  
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• Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases

  06-02-2026 16:57 via bbc.com
  Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
  
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• Trial hears ex-MP is person of 'highest integrity'

  06-02-2026 16:33 via bbc.com
  Former MP for Dewsbury will not give evidence in defence so character references read out instead.
  
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• The UK student loan system — and its danger for Labour

  06-02-2026 16:14
  Growing anger among millions of graduates who face decades of debt is causing unease in Westminster
  
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• The student loan system — and its danger for Keir Starmer and Labour

  06-02-2026 16:14
  Growing anger among millions of graduates who face decades of debt is causing unease in Westminster
  
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• County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

  06-02-2026 16:07 via bbc.com
  Worcestershire County Council is asking for £71m in emergency support.
  
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• Mandelson, money - and the risk to the prime minister

  06-02-2026 15:21
  Could revelations about Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein bring down Keir Starmer?
  
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• Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him

  06-02-2026 14:55 via bbc.com
  Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.
  
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• Neighbours of proposed Chinese ‘mega’ embassy seek judicial review

  06-02-2026 13:04
  Residents of properties with Beijing-owned freehold set out legal arguments
  
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• Starmer government prepares to hand over Mandelson files for scrutiny

  06-02-2026 12:03
  Cache of potentially embarrassing documents will be examined by committee investigating former minister’s appointment as US ambassador
  
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• Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat

  06-02-2026 12:00 via bbc.com
  The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.
  
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• Why Al Carns is gaining ground as MPs mull Starmer’s replacement

  06-02-2026 10:36
  Current challengers to the PM fail to convince Labour rank-and-file, lifting profile of lesser-known alternative
  
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• Asylum seeker barracks plans could face further delays

  06-02-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  The Home Office may need planning permission before using Cameron Barracks as accommodation.
  
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• Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge

  06-02-2026 01:42 via bbc.com
  A cross-party group calls on the government to "align funding to need", as ministers consider SEND reforms.
  
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• US government to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities in Europe

  06-02-2026 00:37
  State department grants to spread ‘American values’ are part of Washington’s 250th anniversary celebrations
  
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• Trump administration to fund rightwing organisations in Europe

  06-02-2026 00:37
  State department grants to spread ‘American values’ are part of Washington’s 250th anniversary celebrations
  
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• Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'

  05-02-2026 23:24 via bbc.com
  The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.
  
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• Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10

  05-02-2026 23:02 via bbc.com
  It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.
  
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• Trump rows back his criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal

  05-02-2026 21:45
  But US president says he retains right to ‘militarily secure’ American base on Diego Garcia
  
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• UK think-tank close to Labour paid firm to identify source of leaks to media

  05-02-2026 21:30
  Labour Together, previously run by Downing Street chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, commissioned APCO Worldwide
  
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