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
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 The Guardian - UK · 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 Evening Standard · Feb 13
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 The Independent UK · Feb 12
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. Evening Standard · 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 Guardian - UK · Feb 11
‘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 Independent UK · Feb 8
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 Guardian - 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 The Independent UK · 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. Evening Standard · Feb 7
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
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 Restoring Palace of Westminster could cost £40bn and take 61 years Home of UK parliament spends £1.5m a week on repairs but critics say restoration proposals lack accountability
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 Lord Triesman obituary Former Labour party general secretary and chair of the FA who was described as ‘too straight, too honest and too nice’ to succeed
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 Chris Rokos hedge fund ends talks with Peter Mandelson on advisory role Rokos Capital Management was in discussions to hire former ambassador to US until latest Epstein revelations
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 Thursday briefing: Will the Epstein files threaten Peter Mandelson’s legacy? In today’s newsletter: A police investigation, newly released documents and long‑standing questions about accountability have converged to place one of Labour’s most enduring figures under unprecedented scrutiny
Evening Standard · Feb 4 Swinney orders investigation into Scottish Government dealings with Mandelson Peter Mandelson is being probed by police over allegations of misconduct in public office.
Evening Standard · Feb 4 Starmer: Mandelson lied over ambassador job and has betrayed the nation Lord Mandelson has quit the House of Lords, been thrown out of the Privy Council and faces a police investigation over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Peter Mandelson is fleeing the House of Lords: now let’s throw out all the other rogues and idlers The disgraced politician throws all that is wrong with our present system into sharp focus. We need a second chamber the public can trust, says Jenny Jones, a Green party peer
Evening Standard · Feb 4 Mandelson should not have been US ambassador, says Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader said the appointment was ‘clearly a mistake’.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 UK will release files related to Mandelson's ambassador appointment in more Epstein fallout The British government has agreed to release emails and documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein