Which police forces are investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the UK and why? Nine forces are looking into Epstein’s links to UK, including those relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Police probe into Epstein files now involves eight UK forces as National Crime Agency gets involved The National Crime Agency is supporting a UK-wide group including the Metropolitan, Surrey, Thames Valley, Bedfordshire, Wiltshire, Essex and Norfolk constabularies Evening Standard · Feb 18
It’s said that Tony Blair thought he was Jesus. At least Jesus never thought he was Tony Blair The idea of the former PM being driven by delusions of grandeur runs through Channel 4’s new documentary. Still, there is fun in seeing the world as it was, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Andrew 'owes it to Epstein's victims' to disclose what he knows of paedophile's crimes, says Rachel Reeves Speaking in London on Wednesday, the Chancellor said the disgraced former prince ‘has got a lot of questions to answer on a whole range of issues’ Evening Standard · Feb 18
The Tony Blair Story review – Fails to do justice to the complexity of Iraq 3/5 Blair is a fascinating subject, but this Channel 4 documentary is a lopsided look at the former PM’s rise and calamitous fall The Independent UK · Feb 17
Police investigating claims that Epstein trafficked women through UK airports Moves come after Gordon Brown’s claim that files show that US sex offender used Stansted airport in Essex to ‘fly in girls’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 17
Police assessing claims Epstein trafficked women into UK through London airport Gordon Brown shocked to read emails about paedophile financier boasting he could transport girls from Latvia, Lithuania and Russia Evening Standard · Feb 17
Police ‘assessing’ Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein links Gordon Brown said Epstein ‘boasted’ about how cheap the airport charges were in Stansted. Evening Standard · Feb 17
Keir Starmer buys personalised silver cufflinks given by Trump on state visit Official rules say government should keep gifts worth more than £140 unless ministers pay the value over that limit The Guardian - UK · Feb 17
From Harold Wilson to Liz Truss – what the fates of former prime ministers can teach Keir Starmer Despite his name – honouring Keir Hardie, the first leader of the Labour party – Keir Starmer is not known to be a student of political history. This apparent incuriosity helps define an indistinct political identity. The Conversation · Feb 17
When Starmer picks up G20 baton he has vital chance to act on aid and debt relief Reclaiming Labour’s internationalist heart could also stop disillusioned voters drifting towards Lib Dems and Greens The Guardian - UK · Feb 15
All duty, no dazzle: Gordon Brown the statesman Where Tony Blair charmed and persuaded, Gordon Brown harangued and instructed Evening Standard · Feb 15
He ran, but he can’t keep hiding: Pressure mounts for Andrew to talk to police As calls for the former prince to cooperate with investigation become deafening, this may be the reckoning Andrew cannot escape The Guardian - UK · Feb 14
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 Evening Standard · Feb 13
Evening Standard · Feb 13 Gordon Brown urges Met Police to investigate Andrew over Epstein ‘sex trafficking’ flights to London Gordon Brown says he was shocked to read emails about Epstein boasting he could use Stansted Airport to fly in girls from Latvia, Lithuania and Russia
Evening Standard · Feb 13 Energy giant Centrica announces £2.4m partnership with charity Multibank The aim of the Multibank is to ease the cost-of-living pressure on families living in or facing poverty.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Gordon Brown says police must interview Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over Epstein links Former prime minister says ‘evidence suggests some in UK were complicit in trafficking – this demands a full inquiry’
The Conversation · Feb 11 What should Keir Starmer do about Wes Streeting? A leadership expert on how to handle rivals in your team Having survived what looked a lot like a coup attempt, Prime Minister Keir Starmer now needs to decide how to move forward. One of the biggest problems in the immediate term is what to do with his health secretary, Wes Streeting.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories Yes, he betrayed the national interest in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein – but also in his sanctioned role as enabler of corporate power, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
The Conversation · Feb 10 Mandelson and the financial crash: why the Epstein allegations are so shocking Suggestions that Peter Mandelson may have shared government information with Jeffrey Epstein amid the fallout of the global financial crisis are being investigated by police.
Euronews · Feb 9 Starmer fights for survival as chief of staff quits over Mandelson scandal Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff over the Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, leaving the British prime minister fighting for his political survival.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Gordon Brown by James Macintyre review – a very different kind of politician A new biography reveals Brown to be a man of exceptional vision and probity – what a contrast with today’s politics
The Independent UK · Feb 8 Vidhya Alakeson and Jill Cuthbertson: Who are Starmer’s new joint chiefs of staff? POLITICS EXPLAINED: With Morgan McSweeney’s enforced departure over the Mandelson scandal, his former deputies Vidhya Alakeson and Jill Cuthbertson have both been promoted to replace him as joints chiefs of staff
The Independent UK · Feb 8 Defiant Starmer to take Labour message to country despite calls for him to quit over Mandelson Downing Street says PM will be ‘out and about’ in the coming week ‘making the case for why [his] government is delivering for working people’
Evening Standard · Feb 8 Mandelson should hand back payoff after sacking over Epstein link, minister says Pat McFadden said the disgraced former ambassador to the US should return the money or give it to charity.