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Monday briefing: The Welsh were Labour’s most loyal voters, but even their support is in doubt

In today’s newsletter: With public services under strain and voters drifting from traditional parties, the Senedd contest in May might end up causing an unprecedented reshaping of Welsh politics

The Guardian - UK

Morgan McSweeney’s fall offers a new beginning. Starmer and his cabinet had better grab it

If he and his philosophy were to blame for the government’s ills, now it can change tack. There can be no more excuses, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich

Labour must protect democracy and learn lessons from Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to influence government policy

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‘A pollster’s nightmare’: stakes are high in three-way fight for Gorton and Denton

Labour faces a battle to hold on to its 13,000 majority, with the Greens the bookies’ favourite and Reform hoping to gain from split vote on left

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action latest: Labour MPs hit out at Starmer’s ‘draconian’ ban after High Court rules it unlawful

The Metropolitan Police said it will no longer arrest protesters despite proscription remaining in place

The Independent UK

Starmer’s deputy warns Mandelson scandal will impact crucial by-election

Lucy Powell tells The Independent the Gorton and Denton by-election represents ‘a line in the sand’, as MPs fear it has become a referendum on Starmer in the wake of the Mandelson scandal

The Independent UK

‘It’s over for Starmer. The only questions are when, how, and how painful’

IN FOCUS: Keir Starmer’s premiership has lurched between crises, but his handling of the Mandelson scandal could prove to be fatal. Kate Devlin and David Maddox hear from Labour MPs who are furious about this week’s events, and fearful for the future

The Independent UK

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A surprise candidate to replace Starmer could neutralise Farage’s voter appeal

NEWS ANALYSIS: With the prime minister rumoured to be ‘in a dark place’ and considering quitting over the Mandelson scandal, political editor David Maddox looks at the possible replacements, including a rapidly emerging surprise contender

The Independent UK

Gorton and Denton by-election is choice between hope and hate, Greens say

Leader Zack Polanski said it was a race between the Greens and Reform UK.

Evening Standard

Labour peer sent memo to Starmer chief of staff McSweeney warning against Mandelson appointment

Lord Maurice Glasman sent the warning after attending a party hosted by Nigel Farage in Washington DC ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration

The Independent UK

Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings

Exclusive: Disclosures show figures cited by council leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papers

The Guardian - UK

‘Am I at peak popularity? I hope not’: on the road with Zack Polanski, from protest to podcast to Heaven nightclub

With polls and membership at an all-time high, the Green party are having a moment – and it’s largely down to their charismatic (if slightly cheesy) new leader. Can he really pull off a socialist revolution?

The Guardian - UK

I think we’ve reached ‘peak Reform’, says senior SNP MSP

Mairi McAllan said Reform UK ‘lacks credibility’.

Evening Standard

Court battle over Picasso art exposes offshore finances of Farage’s billionaire Davos sponsor

Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari reluctant to share details of $10bn trust in row with Christie’s auction house

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There’s one argument Starmer could make to save his skin – but he won’t dare do it

Among those focusing on what the PM knew about Peter Mandelson are many who themselves knew plenty and chose to ignore it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Conversation

Reform has been warned that defecting Tories will damage its brand – and the first evidence is in

Since Reform UK took in several high-profile Conservative defectors in the space of a few weeks, a debate has arisen about whether these new recruits benefit or harm Nigel Farage’s party.

The Independent UK

Reform’s by-election candidate suggested people who don’t have children should pay more tax

Exclusive: The Reform politician’s suggestion would ‘punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose’, Labour’s deputy leader has warned

Euronews

From Mamdani to Farage: AI-generated images spread after Epstein file release

The latest tranche of files related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has set the internet ablaze with AI and manipulated images supposedly depicting him with politicians. Not all are real.

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Labour made four big errors in its Caerphilly byelection defeat. Here’s how to avoid them in Gorton and Denton

In Wales, Plaid Cymru sailed through as the anti-Reform party, at Labour’s expense. Unless lessons are learned, the Greens could do the same, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Independent UK

I’m sorry for appointing Mandelson and believing his Epstein lies, Starmer says

Prime minister apologises to Epstein victims but seeks to pin blame on vetting process, amid growing calls from within Labour to sack his right-hand man

The Guardian - UK

Here is a political lesson progressives need to learn, and fast: British pubs are crucial

The hard right has cottoned on to the significance of the local inn – and its opponents better follow suit, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Evening Standard

Wait for Mandelson papers set to drag on as PM apologises for believing peer

Parliament’s intelligence watchdog would not commit to a publication date for the documents.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Sheffield bins, fake picture of Nigel Farage and rubbish video

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard

Farage targets by-election with second constituency visit in a week

Mr Farage opened the campaign offices for Reform UK in Denton, alongside his party’s candidate Matt Goodwin.

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory head of London council appointed Reform leader in Wales

Dan Thomas unveiled by Nigel Farage at sold-out rally as party prepares for Senedd elections

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