Starmer Releases Mandelson Files Over Epstein Links
Keir Starmer orders publication of documents relating to Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment as scandal over Jeffrey Epstein connections deepens.
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Mandelson's 2009 Bank Collusion Echoes Today
Revelations from the Epstein files show Peter Mandelson's 2009 collusion with banks against Labour's bonus tax. Sixteen years later, parallels emerge as Labour avoids bank windfall taxes.
Mandelson Files Release Agreed After Badenoch Motion
The government has agreed to release documents on Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, following a parliamentary motion by Kemi Badenoch using a procedure championed by Keir Starmer.
Starmer's Mandelson Vetting Secrets Under Fire
As Peter Mandelson faces police review and peerage resignation, pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to disclose confidential vetting documents from his US ambassador appointment.
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First Australian Jailed for Nazi Salute After Failed Appeal
Far-right extremist Jacob Hersant has been imprisoned for one month after losing his appeal against a conviction for performing a Nazi salute outside a Melbourne court in 2023.
Labour's Electoral Cowardice Could Empower Reform UK
George Monbiot argues that Labour's refusal to implement proportional representation, despite overwhelming public support for electoral reform, creates conditions where Reform UK could seize power with minority support.
Ley to Fast-Track Liberal-Only Frontbench as Coalition Talks Fail
Sussan Ley may announce a permanent Liberal-only shadow cabinet early, as talks with the Nationals deadlock over punishments for senators who crossed the floor on hate speech laws.
Andrew's Move, Prison Drones, Cancer Plan & Foster Care
Key UK stories: Andrew leaves Royal Lodge amid allegations, drones deliver contraband to prisons, new ambitious cancer strategy launched, and £88m foster care recruitment drive.
Mandelson Investigation & Cancer Plan Boost
A criminal investigation into Lord Mandelson's conduct coincides with new government cancer targets aiming to increase survival rates to 75% by 2035.
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Defections Boost Reform UK, Harm Tories: Poll
New polling reveals 44% of voters believe recent Tory defections to Reform UK will improve Reform's election chances, while 37% say they damage Conservative prospects.
MAGA Oligarchs Push for Under-16 Social Media Ban
A debate emerges as MAGA oligarchs advocate for banning under-16s from social platforms, citing free speech concerns and youth protection in the digital age.
Afternoon Update: Wednesday's Australian News Roundup
A summary of the latest news from Australia on Wednesday, covering key events, political updates, and significant stories making headlines across the nation.
Free Speech Panic: A Right-Wing Concocted Crisis
A new podcast reveals how the free speech panic in the UK is a crisis manufactured by right-wing groups, not a genuine threat to liberty.
Herzog Visit Sparks UK Labour Backbencher Debate
The planned visit of Israel's President Isaac Herzog to the UK has ignited controversy among Labour backbenchers, highlighting internal party divisions over foreign policy and Middle East relations.
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Stephen Miran Quits White House Role for Fed Position
Stephen Miran resigns as White House economic adviser to continue as Federal Reserve governor until Jerome Powell's successor is confirmed, fulfilling Senate pledge.
Tories Use Ancient Mechanism for Mandelson Papers
Conservatives employ historic 'humble address' procedure to compel government disclosure of documents relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador amid Epstein ties investigation.
Trump Election Comments Spark Democratic Alarm
Donald Trump's suggestion that Republicans should 'take over' elections in 15 states has raised serious concerns among Democrats about potential efforts to rig the November midterm elections.
Mitch McConnell Hospitalised with Flu-Like Symptoms
US Senator Mitch McConnell, 83, has been admitted to hospital with flu-like symptoms. The Republican's office says his prognosis is positive and he is receiving excellent care.
Mandelson-Epstein Scandal Fallout: Political Turmoil
Sir Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure as Peter Mandelson faces a police probe and Kemi Badenoch prepares a Commons attack over the Epstein-linked scandal.
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One Nation Faces SA Election Test Amid Poll Surge
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, buoyed by recent polling gains, prepares to contest every seat in South Australia's March election. With former Liberal Cory Bernardi now on board, the party aims to capitalise on Coalition chaos.
Police Probe Mandelson-Epstein Leaks, Tories Demand Vetting Files
Metropolitan Police launch criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson's alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein, while Conservatives plan Commons vote to force release of vetting documents.
Albanian burglars jailed for footballer home break-in spree
Two Albanian men sentenced to 56 months each for sophisticated burglary operation targeting seven properties, including former Aston Villa player Scott Hogan's home.
Police Probe Claim Andrew Windsor Trafficked Woman for Sex
Thames Valley Police are assessing reports that Jeffrey Epstein sent a woman to the UK for a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew at Royal Lodge, with the alleged victim later receiving a Buckingham Palace tour.
Nursery Worker Abused 21 Babies, Faces Deportation
Roksana Lecka, jailed for eight years for abusing infants at Twickenham Green Nursery, is due for deportation to Poland. Parents fear she may harm more children if unsupervised.
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Australian Political Turmoil: Leadership and Economic Pressures
Australia faces political instability as leadership challenges within the Liberal Party coincide with economic pressures, including rising interest rates and RBA decisions.
US House Passes $1.2tn Bill Ending Shutdown
The US House of Representatives has approved a $1.2 trillion funding measure to end the partial government shutdown, while Democrats seek negotiations over Trump's deportation policies.
Met Reviews New Andrew-Epstein Allegations
Scotland Yard will assess fresh claims that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked a woman to the UK for sex with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Royal Lodge in 2010, as Thames Valley police also examine the case.
French Prosecutors Seek to Uphold Le Pen Election Ban
French state prosecutors have requested appeal court judges maintain a five-year election ban on far-right leader Marine Le Pen over EU funds embezzlement, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential race.
Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged with Murder in Delaware
William Stevenson, the ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden, has been indicted for first-degree murder in the death of his wife Linda Stevenson in Delaware.
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Bristol Murder Probe: Man Dies from Unsurvivable Injuries
Avon and Somerset Police have rearrested seven men on suspicion of murder after a man in his 40s died from unsurvivable injuries found on a Bristol street.
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