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INSANE: 2 - The Real Truth

Peter Mandelson declines to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein

Former UK ambassador tries to distance himself from financier and says he knew nothing of his sex life

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch says Tories would ban under-16s from social media

A social media ban for under-16s came into force in Australia in December.

Evening Standard

Lord Peter Mandelson refuses to apologise for association with Jeffrey Epstein

The former ambassador apologised for a system that did not listen to Jeffrey Epstein’s victims but said he was not ‘complicit or culpable’.

Evening Standard

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Mandelson refuses to apologise to victims over his friendship with Epstein

The Labour peer admitted to Laura Kuenssberg that his friendship with Epstein was ‘a terrible mistake’ but appeared to suggest he disagreed with his sacking as ambassador to the US

The Independent UK

Who does new year Keir look like after his reset? Last year Keir – and that’s a huge problem

This weekend’s lengthy BBC interview was a great opportunity to show vim and a new vision, but once again process and stock phrases won out, says political strategist John McTernan

The Guardian - UK

Starmer vows to remain Labour leader during cost-of-living pitch to voters

The prime minister also insisted he will still be in No 10 by 2027 despite growing discontent among Labour backbenchers

The Independent UK

Starmer says closer ties with EU single market preferable to a customs union

Prime minister gives clearest sign yet that government is seeking to further deepen Britain’s links with Brussels

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Keir Starmer admits government failings and expresses regret over social post on Egyptian activist

In an interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged government failings in vetting a controversial Egyptian activist social media and expressed regret over a post welcoming him back to Britain.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer addresses his ‘historical unpopularity’

In a candid interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed his “historical unpopularity”, acknowledging record-low approval ratings while insisting he remains focused on long-term goals.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer warns Labour rivals any leadership challenge would be a ‘gift’ to Nigel Farage

Labour leader insists he will still be prime minister next year despite his party trailing Farage’s Reform UK in the polls and expected to suffer heavy losses in May’s elections

The Independent UK

Starmer says he will still be Prime Minister this time next year

He said frequent leadership changes in Government are ‘not in our national interest’.

Evening Standard

Mahmood urges Labour figures to ‘focus on day job’ amid Burnham speculation

The Home Secretary said everyone within the party had their ‘role to play’ in backing the Government.

The Independent UK

I realise now that my view on mental health overdiagnosis was divisive. We all need better evidence

The surge in mental ill health is hugely distressing. That’s why I’ve commissioned a review to find out what’s driving it, says health secretary Wes Streeting

The Guardian - UK

Peppa Pig’s dad is useless – but he’s not giving men a bad name

IN FOCUS: Daddy Pig is in the firing line after supermodel David Gandy claimed he is a ‘useless fool’ and a bad role model. But Charlotte Cripps says he’s clearly not watched enough Peppa Pig – not only is Daddy Pig emotionally present, but he’s also kind

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Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget

Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition politicians calling for her resignation

Evening Standard

Model David Gandy says there is not enough narrative about ‘good men’

The 45-year old has been backing the Centre for Social Justice’s Lost Boys campaign.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves ‘uncomfortable’ listening to Kemi Badenoch’s Budget response

The Tory leader said her ‘job is to hold the Government to account, not to provide emotional support for the Chancellor’.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves hits back at claims she misled public on Budget headroom

Both the Conservative party and the SNP have written to the Financial Conduct Authority asking for an investigation into The Chancellor’s comments

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The Independent UK

Defiant Rachel Reeves says she will be Chancellor for years and pledges to ‘defy her critics’

A defiant Rachel Reeves has said she will be Chancellor for years and is “determined to defy her critics” following her controversial Budget.

Evening Standard

Minister blames ‘shifting sands’ amid criticism of pre-Budget ‘fiscal fandango’

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander declined to deny that the Chancellor is planning a pay-per-mile scheme for electric vehicles.

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK pulls out of BBC film amid Trump speech edit row

Internal party memo says ‘trust has been lost’ as US president reiterates threat of legal action against corporation

Evening Standard

PM’s national security adviser ‘played no role in collapse of China spy case’

Jonathan Powell did not take part in discussions about the ‘substance or the evidence’ of the case, Bridget Phillipson said.

The National (Scotland)

Does the BBC have an issue with covering the Greens?

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Euronews

Police investigate hate crime after mosque set on fire in southern UK coastal town

Footage from the incident, released by police on Sunday, shows two balaclava-clad people approach the front door of the Peacehaven Mosque, before spraying accelerant on the entrance and igniting a fire.

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch says she is ‘doing politics differently’ – you can’t argue with that

Conservative leader has achieved the seemingly impossible: she has taken the Tories even further backwards

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