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UNBELIEVABLE: Peter mandelson - Caught on Camera

US spy-tech firm Palantir 'monitoring and intimidating MPs who speak against it'

US spy-tech firm Palantir has been accused of “intimidation” after writing letters to MPs who raised concerns about its involvement with the UK Government ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22

Six-figure payout for senior civil servant sacked over Peter Mandelson vetting

Former head of Foreign Office Olly Robbins applied for judicial review after Keir Starmer dismissed him in April

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Government settles after challenge by sacked Foreign Office chief over Peter Mandelson vetting

The FDA union announced on Friday that the Government had chosen to settle out of court

The Independent UK · Oct 16

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Palantir is worming its way into the British state – it’s time to curb this controversial US company’s influence

Tom Watson has said ‘mob rule’ must not decide public contracts. Perhaps he should take a look at his new employer, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Peter Mandelson briefed on who Anas Sarwar is despite 'old friend' claim

Disgraced former ambassador Peter Mandelson was handed a briefing on Anas Sarwar despite his claim to be an 'old friend', The National can…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics

When a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trust, says Labour MP Clive Lewis

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Brexit was like Battle of Hastings defeat – rejoining EU body will fix it, says George Osborne

THE TALK SHOW: The former chancellor and chair of the British Museum tells The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that much like the Bayeux Tapestry, which he has just brought to Britain, Brexit is not the end of the story

The Independent UK · Sep 12

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Lindy Cameron appointed first female head of UK Foreign Office

High commissioner to India replaces Olly Robbins, who was sacked over Peter Mandelson scandal

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

Failure to strip Peter Mandelson of peerage would be a public 'betrayal', SNP warn

THE SNP has called on the Prime Minister to strip Peter Mandelson of his peerage when the UK Parliament returns in September, warning that a failure…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Failure to strip Mandelson of peerage would be a public ‘betrayal’, SNP warns

Lord Peter Mandelson is currently under investigation by UK police and EU anti-fraud officers on suspicion of offences committed in public office.

Evening Standard · Aug 23

Met’s Mandelson investigation ‘could stall’ over unreleased US files

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The Independent UK · Aug 22

‘Prolier-than-thou!’ Burnham accused of ‘desperate’ attempt to play up working class roots by novelist

THE TALK SHOW: Robert Harris tells The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that the Labour prime minister’s ‘desire to be liked’ risks making him look ‘facile and glib’

The Independent UK · Aug 19

UK Shelves Epstein Inquiry for Now, Leaving US Banks' $437.5M Payouts as the Only Resolution in the Scandal

The UK government's stance on a public inquiry into Epstein's British operations, amid $437.5M in settlements from US banks. Explore the implications for British institutions and investigations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to hold public inquiry, investigating Jeffrey Epstein cases

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to initiate a public inquiry regarding Jeffrey Epstein's activities in the UK. This decision comes in the wake of the release of official Epstein files in late 2025, which led to the arrest of several prominent figures. The inquiry aims to address justice demands…

The Times of India · Aug 5

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The Independent UK · Jul 27

Why Burnham can succeed on slashing the welfare bill where Starmer failed

NEWS ANALYSIS: As Andy Burnham admits he is preparing to make some benefits ‘conditional’, political editor David Maddox looks at the politics of the Labour Party and when the new PM is taking a big but necessary risk

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Andy Burnham to make it harder for people to claim benefits as he vows to ‘get serious’ about cutting welfare bill

New prime minister has also warned that ‘the NHS will collapse’ unless he fixes social care

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Sir George Howarth obituary

Veteran Labour MP and minister who represented the constituency where he was born for 38 years

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

How many of Andy Burnham's Cabinet are Labour Friends of Israel backers? See the list

MORE than a third of Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet are supporters of an influential Labour Party pro-Israel lobbying group, The National can reveal.

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The Conversation · Jul 22

Burnham and Trump – what the new prime minister should remember about UK-US ties

The hard work of government has begun for Andy Burnham. The new prime minister will be forced to confront a multitude of thorny issues, among which is the question of the UK’s partnership with the US. So what will the so-called “special relationship” look like in the Burnham-Trump era, and…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

Wes Streeting appointment as Defence Secretary branded 'disgraceful'

WES Streeting being appointed Defence Secretary has been branded “disgraceful” by anti-war campaigners.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

Douglas Alexander retains Scotland Secretary role as Andy Burnham appoints Cabinet

DOUGLAS Alexander has retained his position as Scotland Secretary in Andy Burnham's new Cabinet

The Independent UK · Jul 15

These are the final days of Keir Starmer, a decent man

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As his chancellor Rachel Reeves fought back tears, the prime minister bade farewell to a party he changed for the better and a country he served to the best of his ability

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

JP Morgan boss pressed by US senator about contact with Jeffrey Epstein

Elizabeth Warren asks Jamie Dimon if he was advised to ‘mildly threaten’ UK chancellor over tax on bankers’ bonuses

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

Olly Robbins launches legal challenge to dismissal as Foreign Office chief by Keir Starmer

Ex-FCDO top civil servant says he was given ‘irrational’ reasons for firing amid Peter Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Olly Robbins takes legal action after he was fired due to Mandelson scandal

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