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Starmer

10 months ago

The Prime Minister finally acted to remove the disgraced peer as ambassador to the United States amid a growing Labour revolt over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The PM stood by his man for so long, he can’t even claim credit now for firing him. It’s a worst-of-both-worlds scenario

  • Emma Burnell is the editor of LabourList

Keir Starmer’s public image is one of s…

Decision to end support for US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein links comes just before Donald Trump state visit

Keir Starmer is facing serious questions about his political judgment after he was forc…

The PM has endured a steady stream of departures from across his ministerial and Downing Street teams, as well as other posts, during his 14 months in power.
So, what changed? Just 24 hours ago, Keir Starmer stood in the Commons and insisted, 'The ambassador has repeatedly expressed his deep regret for his association with Epstein'
His challenges spring from unresolved tensions within his party and leadership
Kayleigh Hall, 37, and husband Kev Hall, 41, upped sticks from the town of Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, with their three children (pictured, with their parents) in March - and do not plan to return.
Emily Thornberry said it had been a 'privilege' to compete, but she was withdrawing.
Peter Mandelson will play a full role in Donald Trump's state visit next week, despite mounting questions about his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
What did Keir Starmer know and when? They are the questions the PM must answer as his attempts to defend his ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson collapse around him.

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