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Independent UK - Politics

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

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

10 days ago

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

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

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Morgan McSweeney quits: Resignation statement in full

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Reform UK councillor quits party during live interview

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

10 days ago

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

11 days ago

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

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

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A surprise candidate to replace Starmer who could neutralise Farage

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

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

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

12 days ago

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

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Ex-Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman dies aged 72

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Labour peer sent memo to McSweeney warning about Mandelson appointment

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Polanski insists Starmer should resign over Mandelson scandal

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Police search Mandelson's homes in Epstein probe

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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Will Starmer survive the Mandelson-Epstein scandal?

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Government figures forced to hand over private messages with Mandelson

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

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

13 days ago

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

13 days ago

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

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

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

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Can Reform UK take Wales in the May elections?

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

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Zack Polanski slams Keir Starmer over Mandelson-Epstein row

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Steve Reed accuses Richard Madeley of lying in fiery GMB clash

13 days ago

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

10 days ago

Giant lake suddenly returns 130 years after vanishing

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'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

11 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

13 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

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

14 days ago

Moment mouse scurries past Kemi Badenoch during live interview

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

14 days ago

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

16 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

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

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Labour rebels force PM into humiliating climbdown on Mandelson files

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

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

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Reform isn't ready for government, Nigel Farage admits

15 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

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Badenoch demands release of Starmer's Mandelson vetting process

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

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MPs resoundingly vote to scrap two-child benefit cap

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Mandelson facing police probe over Epstein emails as he quits Lords

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Could Mandelson be charged with treason over Epstein leaks?

9 days ago

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

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

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

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Data regulator investigating X over sexual images created by Grok chatbot

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

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

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David Cameron attacks Labour's 'damaging' school reforms

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

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

15 days ago

Timeline of Mandelson's controversial relationship with Epstein

16 days ago

MPs to vote on lifting two-child benefit

16 days ago

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

16 days ago

Mandelson could face police probe over files leaked to Epstein

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Starmer under fire for not securing Lai release during China trip

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Striking NHS doctors vote to continue action for another six months

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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

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MP arrested on suspicion of further rape and sexual assault offences

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Britain expels Russian diplomat amid spying accusations

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Keir Starmer hints at comeback for Angela Rayner

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

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

17 days ago

Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links

17 days ago

Social media users touting illegal routes face five years in jail

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

17 days ago

Low income and single parents warier of stigma around breakfast clubs

17 days ago

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

17 days ago

Starmer has accelerated leadership challenge by blocking Burnham: MPs

17 days ago

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

18 days ago