Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson and ‘believing his lies’ – follow live

A recap of a dramatic day in Westminsterpublished at 10:16 GMT 10:16 GMT Rachel FlynnLive reporter Ministers pledge to release Mandelson appointment documents – but with caveats On Wednesday, the Conservatives put forward a motion in Parliament demanding the government release all documents relating to Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Health Secretary Wes Streeting told … Read more

UK politician Peter Mandelson will quit House of Lords in storm over Epstein ties

British politician Peter Mandelson is quitting the House of Lords as he faces new questions over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Peter Mandelson (REUTERS) The Speaker of the House of Lords says Mandelson has announced he will retire from Parliament’s upper chamber effective Wednesday. Mandelson is also facing a potential police investigation over evidence he … Read more