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Independent UK - Politics

McSweeney quits as Starmer's chief of staff over Mandelson scandal

7 days ago

What does McSweeney's resignation mean for Starmer's future as PM?

7 days ago

Who is Morgan McSweeney? Starmer's right-hand man and Mandelson ally

7 days ago

Morgan McSweeney resigns as Starmer's chief of staff -Latest updates

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Morgan McSweeney quits: Resignation statement in full

7 days ago

Reform UK councillor quits party during live interview

7 days ago

Defiant Starmer to take Labour message to country amid calls to quit

7 days ago

Sacked ambassador Mandelson's payoff 'to be reviewed by government'

8 days ago

Starmer's deputy warns Mandelson scandal will impact by-election

8 days ago

'It's over for Starmer. The only questions are when and how painful'

8 days ago

A surprise candidate to replace Starmer who could neutralise Farage

8 days ago

PM Keir Starmer accused of 'hypocrisy' over international aid cuts

8 days ago

Ending the AIDS crisis is within reach – but the UK must lead the way

8 days ago

Protect inclusive spaces from gender-critical legal battles, PM told

9 days ago

Reform blames printers as it faces probe into by-election leaflet

8 days ago

Ex-Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72

9 days ago

Labour peer sent memo to McSweeney warning about Mandelson appointment

8 days ago

Polanski insists Starmer should resign over Mandelson scandal

8 days ago

Police search Mandelson's homes in Epstein probe

9 days ago

The Mandelson I know – and the reason why Epstein was his weakness

9 days ago

Will Starmer resign over Mandelson scandal and who could replace him?

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How easy would it be for Labour MPs to force Starmer out?

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Reform by-election candidate suggested childless people be taxed more

9 days ago

Experts warn slashing climate aid would be act of 'self-harm' for UK

9 days ago

BBC Question Time audience praises guest's sharp rebuke of Reform

9 days ago

Readers slam 'old boys' club' over Mandelson appointment

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After Epstein fallout, UK leader Starmer faces hurdles and rivals as he battles to keep his job

9 days ago

Mandelson's lobbying firm cuts all ties with peer amid Epstein fallout

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Will Starmer survive the Mandelson-Epstein scandal?

9 days ago

Government figures forced to hand over private messages with Mandelson

10 days ago

Warning millions more could be stung by Reeves' tax raid on pensions

9 days ago

My childhood bully taught me about Farage and the power of apology

10 days ago

I'm sorry for appointing Mandelson and believing his lies, PM says

10 days ago

Trump backs Starmer's Chagos deal despite 'great stupidity' claim

10 days ago

'60,000 migrants and criminals deported' since Labour came to power

10 days ago

MPs warn of 'catastrophic' consequences if UK does not pause aid cuts

10 days ago

Can Reform UK take Wales in the May elections?

10 days ago

Alastair Campbell says Peter Mandelson was 'drawn to the wealthy'

10 days ago

Zack Polanski slams Keir Starmer over Mandelson-Epstein row

10 days ago

Steve Reed accuses Richard Madeley of lying in fiery GMB clash

10 days ago

Jake Paul attacks Billie Eilish and backs ICE in X post - but there's one problem

7 days ago

Giant lake suddenly returns 130 years after vanishing

7 days ago

'Hidden structures' discovered deep beneath the dark side of the moon

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Rotten Tomatoes breaks silence over 'fake' Melania reviews

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When, where, and how to watch the Super Bowl

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Andrew Tate ridiculed over resurfaced clip explaining why he doesn't read books

8 days ago

Olympic snowboarding hopeful Mia Brookes was 'never going to do anything else'

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UK sanctions paramilitary group leaders over atrocities in Sudan

10 days ago

What the latest interest rates mean for mortgages, savings and bills

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'Starmer has to go': Readers on Mandelson files and Labour infighting

10 days ago

Could Labour lose Gorton and Denton? Here's what the polls say

11 days ago

Moment mouse scurries past Kemi Badenoch during live interview

10 days ago

Rayner wields the knife on Starmer – but will she take the crown?

11 days ago

Who is Peter Mandelson and what do we know about his ties to Epstein?

13 days ago

From Labour 'Prince' to Epstein shame: How Mandelson fell from grace

12 days ago

Reform council member quits cabinet after saying it made 'no cuts'

11 days ago

Starmer vows to defend 'decent Britain' amid fury over Mandelson

11 days ago

Labour rebels force PM into humiliating climbdown on Mandelson files

11 days ago

Will student loan rules be Labour's next U-turn?

11 days ago

'I've spent 13 years building a life here. Now it could be taken away'

11 days ago

Reform isn't ready for government, Nigel Farage admits

11 days ago

UK will release files related to Mandelson's ambassador appointment in more Epstein fallout

11 days ago

Reaching net zero migration would require major tax rises, experts say

12 days ago

Starmer issued courts warning with system 'on brink of collapse'

12 days ago

Badenoch demands release of Starmer's Mandelson vetting process

12 days ago

Reform UK labeled 'racist' over two-child benefit cap policy

12 days ago

MPs resoundingly vote to scrap two-child benefit cap

12 days ago

Mandelson facing police probe over Epstein emails as he quits Lords

12 days ago

Could Mandelson be charged with treason over Epstein leaks?

6 days ago

Almost half of Brits think some or all student debt should be forgiven

12 days ago

Mandelson says he won't 'hide under rock' in bizarre interview

12 days ago

Watch: Moment House of Lords speaker announces Mandelson to step down

12 days ago

Data regulator investigating X over sexual images created by Grok chatbot

12 days ago

Thousands call for rape-accused former Labour MP to resign his seat

12 days ago

Epstein celebrated Brexit and 'return to tribalism', emails suggest

12 days ago

David Cameron attacks Labour's 'damaging' school reforms

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EU 'open-minded' about UK rejoining customs union, finance chief says

12 days ago

UK politician Peter Mandelson under scrutiny over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein

12 days ago

Timeline of Mandelson's controversial relationship with Epstein

13 days ago

MPs to vote on lifting two-child benefit

13 days ago

Nearly 23m extra deaths worldwide by 2030 as aid cuts bite, study says

13 days ago

Mandelson could face police probe over files leaked to Epstein

13 days ago

Starmer under fire for not securing Lai release during China trip

13 days ago

Striking NHS doctors vote to continue action for another six months

13 days ago

Can Starmer forcibly remove Mandelson's peerage over Epstein scandal?

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Mandelson has been ousted – but Starmer hasn't heard the end of it

13 days ago

MP arrested on suspicion of further rape and sexual assault offences

13 days ago

Britain expels Russian diplomat amid spying accusations

13 days ago

Keir Starmer hints at comeback for Angela Rayner

14 days ago

What's behind Labour's civil war: John Rentoul answers your questions

13 days ago

Mandelson expected to be ordered to give evidence in US about Epstein

14 days ago

Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links

14 days ago

Social media users touting illegal routes face five years in jail

14 days ago

MPs unsure how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration changes

14 days ago

Low income and single parents warier of stigma around breakfast clubs

14 days ago

Polanski condemns Starmer's 'high on drugs, soft on Putin' jibe

14 days ago

Starmer has accelerated leadership challenge by blocking Burnham: MPs

14 days ago

Minister refuses to say if Mandelson should be kicked out of Labour

15 days ago