Senedd votes in favour of implementing Westminster’s assisted dying bill Should legislation pass House of Lords, the matter will require another vote after May’s Welsh elections The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein Influential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein The Independent UK · Feb 24
Mandelson arrest latest: Badenoch hits out at Starmer’s ‘deeply flawed’ judgement as ex-Labour peer released on bail Ex-Labour minister accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during time as business secretary The Independent UK · Feb 24
Lord Mandelson: Labour grandee brought down by ties to Epstein The former Labour minister was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Evening Standard · Feb 23
Epstein files fallout: Peter Mandelson arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. This follows revelations from Epstein files, where he was accused of passing market-sensitive information. The scandal has already led to his resignation from the Labour Party and the House of Lords. The Times of India · Feb 23
From Bill Gates to former prince Andrew: The biggest names felled by the Epstein files In most cases, the documents do not accuse those named of participating in Epstein’s crimes. The consequences have instead flowed from the visibility of continued contact, personal familiarity, or financial links that became publicly indefensible once exposed. The Times of India · Feb 20
Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’ US president links deal with military strikes against Iran in connection with Tehran’s nuclear ambitions The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
UK refusing to allow Trump to use RAF bases to attack Iran The US president’s renewed criticism of the Chagos deal is reportedly because he is being blocked from using UK bases for a strike on Iran. The Independent UK · Feb 19
Trump’s Chagos U-turn came after UK ‘blocked him from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran’ President Trump hit out at Keir Starmer on Wednesday, branding his deal to hand over islands to Mauritius as a ‘big mistake’ The Independent UK · Feb 19
Government to pursue Chagos deal despite Trump’s renewed opposition The proposed legislation is due to be debated in the House of Lords. Evening Standard · Feb 19
Sharron Davies to stand trial over M4 speeding ticket The former athlete was caught driving 15mph over the speed limit The Independent UK · Feb 18
Fallout from Epstein and Mandelson puts Britain's House of Lords under scrutiny Britain’s House of Lords is facing scrutiny as an indirect result of the Jeffrey Epstein files The Independent UK · Feb 18
Lord Mandelson seen for first time since being asked to speak at Epstein probe The peer was seen leaving his north-west London home on Saturday, after two US politicians wrote to him. The Independent UK · Feb 14
Labour MPs urge Government not to appeal against Palestine Action ruling The ruling, made on Friday, could have implications for thousands of people arrested for supporting the group at protests across the country. Evening Standard · Feb 13
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13 US lawmakers ask Mandelson to testify to Congress over Epstein relationship Letter says it is clear the former US ambassador ‘holds critical information’ for their investigation into Epstein
Evening Standard · Feb 13 Peter Mandelson summoned to testify in front of US Congress in Jeffrey Epstein investigation Congress say they believe the former business secretary may hold ‘critical information’ on the late sex offender’s co-conspirators and enablers
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Starmer ‘knew ex-comms chief Lord Doyle supported paedophile councillor’ Matthew Doyle told Keir Starmer’s communications chief he supported Sean Morton before his conviction, but did not reveal he campaigned alongside him
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy condemns Labour briefings ‘dripping with misogyny’ It comes after the Prime Minister held talks with female Labour parliamentarians earlier on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 Peers under pressure: how to reform Britain’s House of Lords Letters: Readers respond to the Green peer Jenny Jones’s article on parliament’s unelected chamber
The Independent UK · Feb 8 ‘It’s the only way I talk to my friends’: What do 16-year-olds really think about a social media ban? As the government contemplates banning social media for under-16s, The Independent heard from those who know what it is like to grow up in online world
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7 Lib Dems suspend Chris Rennard amid new inquiry into sexual harassment claims Party says it has received advice that 2013 investigation of allegations against peer was ‘flawed in several respects’
The Independent UK · Feb 7 Lib Dem peer suspended amid fresh sexual harassment allegations probe Lord Rennard is facing a fresh investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him
Evening Standard · Feb 7 Lib Dems suspend Lord Rennard and launch new sexual harassment investigation The party’s former chief executive was subjected to investigations into the claims more than a decade ago.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6 We owe it to Epstein’s victims and to British democracy to demand historic change The abuse of women by figures such as Epstein, and of political power by the likes of Mandelson, must be confronted. As far as I am able, I will play my part, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6 Mandelson lobbying firm sought work with Russia and China state companies, Epstein emails show Former minister and Benjamin Wegg-Prosser met disgraced financier before formal foundation of Global Counsel