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Why did Starmer take the risk of appointing Peter Mandelson?

Many Labour MPs think the prime minister should have seen the Mandelson scandal coming a mile off, writes Joe Pike.

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What was said in the Lord Mandelson emails to Epstein?

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What was said in the Lord Mandelson emails to Epstein?

UK one ‘discarded ham sandwich’ away from food security disaster, Commons hears

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UK one ‘discarded ham sandwich’ away from food security disaster, Commons hears

Farage gets expert tax advice amid pressure to explain Clacton home arrangements

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Farage gets expert tax advice amid pressure to explain Clacton home arrangements

Too many people silent on Charlie Kirk killing, Irish deputy premier says

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Too many people silent on Charlie Kirk killing, Irish deputy premier says

Trump to award Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom after campus assassination

Trump to award Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom after campus assassination

Charlie Kirk to be tapped for Congressional Gold Medal by GOP lawmaker: 'American hero'

Charlie Kirk to be tapped for Congressional Gold Medal by GOP lawmaker: 'American hero'

'Captured the youth': How Charlie Kirk helped fuel Donald Trump's return to the White House

'Captured the youth': How Charlie Kirk helped fuel Donald Trump's return to the White House

Boys suspended in transgender locker room controversy spark GOP backlash in Virginia

Boys suspended in transgender locker room controversy spark GOP backlash in Virginia

Country artist shares why he's throwing his star power into race to replace top Republican

Country artist shares why he's throwing his star power into race to replace top Republican

Labour ‘unprepared’ for the ‘state’ of its inheritance, new Commons Leader says

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Labour ‘unprepared’ for the ‘state’ of its inheritance, new Commons Leader says

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East London school forks out over £100,000 to spare parents from soaring uniform costs

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East London school forks out over £100,000 to spare parents from soaring uniform costs

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Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit

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Epstein’s shadow hangs over special relationship before Trump state visit

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Reform could rewrite Good Friday Agreement without nationalist consent – Tice

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Reform could rewrite Good Friday Agreement without nationalist consent – Tice

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Concern over late-stage diagnosis of cancer

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Concern over late-stage diagnosis of cancer

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Labour MP calls for ministers to apologise over historic forced adoption scandal

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Labour MP calls for ministers to apologise over historic forced adoption scandal

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Mandelson-Epstein emails made me very uncomfortable, says Sarwar

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Mandelson-Epstein emails made me very uncomfortable, says Sarwar

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Assisted dying: Bishop to tell peers of ‘grave fears’ in first Lords debate

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Assisted dying: Bishop to tell peers of ‘grave fears’ in first Lords debate

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GOP congressman reveals how he learned about 9/11 terror attacks in remote Alaska wilderness

GOP congressman reveals how he learned about 9/11 terror attacks in remote Alaska wilderness

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Melania Trump pays tribute to Charlie Kirk and the family he leaves behind

Melania Trump pays tribute to Charlie Kirk and the family he leaves behind

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9/11 responder's wife blasts Mamdani's link to Twitch streamer who said 'America deserved' attacks

9/11 responder's wife blasts Mamdani's link to Twitch streamer who said 'America deserved' attacks

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Pastor recalls last moments with Charlie Kirk: an 'American martyr'

Pastor recalls last moments with Charlie Kirk: an 'American martyr'

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Lawmakers to mark 9/11 at Ground Zero as New York remains a bullseye for terror threats

Lawmakers to mark 9/11 at Ground Zero as New York remains a bullseye for terror threats

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Assisted dying: What is likely to happen now the Bill is in the House of Lords?

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Assisted dying: What is likely to happen now the Bill is in the House of Lords?

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Concern over late-stage diagnosis of cancer

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Concern over late-stage diagnosis of cancer

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First advocate to support victims after major incidents appointed

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First advocate to support victims after major incidents appointed

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Assisted dying: Bishop to tell peers of ‘grave fears’ in first Lords debate

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Assisted dying: Bishop to tell peers of ‘grave fears’ in first Lords debate

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Ryan Routh trial begins after jury seated in Trump assassination attempt case

Ryan Routh trial begins after jury seated in Trump assassination attempt case

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EXCLUSIVE: House GOP report alleges $20B green grants enriched Biden allies

EXCLUSIVE: House GOP report alleges $20B green grants enriched Biden allies

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Labour MP Sharon Hodgson's office hit by suspected arson attack

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Labour MP Sharon Hodgson's office hit by suspected arson attack

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Conservative group to hold vigil in London after Trump ally shot dead

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Conservative group to hold vigil in London after Trump ally shot dead

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Lord Mandelson sacked as US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein relationship

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Lord Mandelson sacked as US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein relationship

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Waiting list for planned hospital treatment rises for second month in a row

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Waiting list for planned hospital treatment rises for second month in a row

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Keir Starmer sacks Lord Mandelson as ambassador to US over Epstein friendship

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Keir Starmer sacks Lord Mandelson as ambassador to US over Epstein friendship

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Lord Mandelson: the New Labour ‘Dark lord’ brought down by ‘best pal’ Epstein

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Lord Mandelson: the New Labour ‘Dark lord’ brought down by ‘best pal’ Epstein

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Labour deputy leadership race appears set for Phillipson v Powell contest

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Labour deputy leadership race appears set for Phillipson v Powell contest

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Record number of firms have UK visa sponsor licences revoked for breaking foreign worker rules

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Record number of firms have UK visa sponsor licences revoked for breaking foreign worker rules

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EXCLUSIVE: Pritzker critic in Congress introduces bill to crackdown on sanctuary states ‘gambling with America

EXCLUSIVE: Pritzker critic in Congress introduces bill to crackdown on sanctuary states ‘gambling with America

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House Democrats open probe into FBI's handling of Epstein documents

House Democrats open probe into FBI's handling of Epstein documents

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Dem senator accused of 'lying,' using veterans as 'props,' dismisses attacks: 'This is the best they've got?'

Dem senator accused of 'lying,' using veterans as 'props,' dismisses attacks: 'This is the best they've got?'

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Peter Mandelson is SACKED as US ambassador following Jeffrey Epstein scandal

Peter Mandelson is SACKED as US ambassador following Jeffrey Epstein scandal

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Lifeboat capsizes during fishing vessel rescue in Firth of Clyde

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Lifeboat capsizes during fishing vessel rescue in Firth of Clyde

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Labour deputy leadership race appears set for Phillipson v Powell contest

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Labour deputy leadership race appears set for Phillipson v Powell contest

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Timeline of Mandelson’s association with paedophile financier Epstein

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Timeline of Mandelson’s association with paedophile financier Epstein

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Chancellor says economy ‘stuck’ as Treasury reviews business rates cliff edges

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Chancellor says economy ‘stuck’ as Treasury reviews business rates cliff edges

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Lord Mandelson: ‘Dark lord’ of New Labour facing pressure over Epstein links

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Lord Mandelson: ‘Dark lord’ of New Labour facing pressure over Epstein links

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Pressure mounts on Mandelson over ‘sickening’ links to Epstein

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Pressure mounts on Mandelson over ‘sickening’ links to Epstein

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JB Pritzker condemns political violence after Charlie Kirk's death, says Trump's rhetoric 'often foments it'

JB Pritzker condemns political violence after Charlie Kirk's death, says Trump's rhetoric 'often foments it'

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‘Racism comes from poverty,’ says new Green Party leader, Zack Polanski

‘Racism comes from poverty,’ says new Green Party leader, Zack Polanski

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My family has suffered acid attacks – but Home Office made it harder to come to UK

My family has suffered acid attacks – but Home Office made it harder to come to UK

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Thornberry withdraws from deputy leadership race

Thornberry withdraws from deputy leadership race

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Peter Mandelson facing sacking calls by SNP over links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Mandelson facing sacking calls by SNP over links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

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Peter Mandelson under fire after Jeffrey Epstein message is made public

Peter Mandelson under fire after Jeffrey Epstein message is made public

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Minister 'shudders' at Peter Mandelson email to Jeffrey Epstein as pressure mounts on PM

Minister 'shudders' at Peter Mandelson email to Jeffrey Epstein as pressure mounts on PM

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Merck scraps £1bn London expansion as report warns UK drugs sector ‘losing out’

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Merck scraps £1bn London expansion as report warns UK drugs sector ‘losing out’

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Lord Mandelson on the brink as new Epstein emails pile pressure on PM to sack him

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Lord Mandelson on the brink as new Epstein emails pile pressure on PM to sack him

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Pam Bondi says death penalty a possibility for Iryna Zarutska killer

Pam Bondi says death penalty a possibility for Iryna Zarutska killer

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Chris Mason: Jaws drop in Westminster at Mandelson revelations

Chris Mason: Jaws drop in Westminster at Mandelson revelations

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JD Vance pens heartfelt tribute to Charlie Kirk after assassination: ‘You ran a good race, my friend’

JD Vance pens heartfelt tribute to Charlie Kirk after assassination: ‘You ran a good race, my friend’

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Scots charity urges £100m boost for parents to cut baby poverty rates

Scots charity urges £100m boost for parents to cut baby poverty rates

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Angela Constance should be praised for pushing through Bill to end not proven verdict

Angela Constance should be praised for pushing through Bill to end not proven verdict

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