The ex-communications chief was made a Labour peer after leaving Downing Street in March 2025, but was suspended from the parliamentary party this February over links with a convicted sex offender.
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
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Thu 16:40 - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Peter Mandelson failed vetting but was given UK ambassador to US job anyway - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Thu 19:08 - the-independent.com
Peter Mandelson failed US ambassador vetting – but was given the job anyway - the-independent.com
Thu 20:26 - The New York Times
Mandelson, a Friend of Epstein’s, Became U.S. Ambassador Despite Failing Security Vetting - The New York Times
Thu 21:14 - Al Jazeera
UK’s Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting - Al Jazeera
Thu 23:28 - La Repubblica (IT)
Epstein scandal, sensational new revelations about Mandelson: now Starmer could resign
Fri 04:00 - Sky News (UK)
Why didn't Starmer ask more questions about Mandelson?
Fri 08:24 - the-independent.com
Senior British official resigns over Mandelson appointment, but Starmer insists he won't go - the-independent.com
Fri 08:34 - The New York Times
Starmer Fires Senior U.K. Civil Servant Over Mandelson Revelations - The New York Times
Fri 10:31 - NYT Europe
Starmer Fires Senior U.K. Civil Servant Over Mandelson Revelations
Fri 10:57 - The Guardian
Keir Starmer says it is unforgivable he was not told Mandelson failed vetting - The Guardian
Fri 11:30 - Bloomberg.com
Starmer Can’t Escape His Mandelson and Epstein Nightmare - Bloomberg.com
Fri 12:53 - DW All
UK: 'Furious' PM Starmer refuses to step down over Mandelson
Fri 12:53 - DW Top
UK: 'Furious' PM Starmer refuses to step down over Mandelson
Fri 15:00 - PBS
Pressure builds as Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment in Epstein fallout - PBS
Fri 16:07 - BBC Politics
Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting
Fri 16:38 - The Hill
Starmer 'furious' as Mandelson vetting revelation spurs calls for resignation
Fri 18:41 - NYT Europe
Starmer’s Credibility Just Took Another Body Blow Over the Mandelson Scandal
Fri 20:44 - Al Jazeera English
Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting
Sat 06:22 - Sky News (UK)
Senior civil servants knew weeks ago that Mandelson had failed security vetting
Sat 07:29 - Euronews
Starmer faces calls to step down after appointing Epstein associate
Sat 08:31 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Great Britain: The opposition calls on the Prime Minister to resign. In the background is the case of the ambassador to the US linked to Epstein
Sat 08:43 - France 24
UK : Keir Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal
Sat 12:32 - BBC Headlines
Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess
Sat 19:58 - Al Jazeera English
Will Keir Starmer resign?
Sun 04:58 - BBC Headlines
Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner
Sun 23:32 - BBC Politics
Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal
Mon 02:01 - Politico EU
Fatal flaw: Keir Starmer’s leadership vacuum threatens to swallow him up
Mon 04:20 - BBC Headlines
Newspaper review: 'Commons showdown' and 'Starmer fights for future'
Mon 06:36 - SRF International
Revelations about the Mandelson affair – Great Britain expert: “Keir Starmer doesn’t cut a good figure”
Mon 07:35 - Politico EU
The problem with Keir’s Mandelson defence
Mon 09:05 - BBC Politics
Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
Mon 09:17 - France 24
UK's Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal
Mon 09:50 - France 24
Eight days of vote counting and still no result in Peru
Mon 10:17 - France 24
UK PM Starmer under pressure over Mandelson's appointment as ambassador
Mon 10:26 - NYT Europe
Starmer to Address UK Lawmakers on Mandelson Vetting
Mon 13:42 - Aftenposten (NO)
Now everyone blames everyone. Who knew Peter Mandelson was not security cleared?
Mon 15:16 - La Libre (BE)
British Prime Minister at the heart of a political storm: “I take responsibility for this decision and I apologize”
Mon 15:45 - HLN (BE)
Starmer “accidentally” misled British parliament about Mandelson
Mon 16:08 - Euronews
UK PM Starmer admits Mandelson envoy appointment was a mistake amid Epstein row
Mon 16:42 - France 24
REPLAY: UK PM Starmer faces parliament over Mandelson vetting controversy
Mon 17:00 - BBC Politics
Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement
Mon 18:08 - DW
UK: Starmer says he would't have appointed Mandelson as US envoy if he'd known he failed vetting process
Mon 18:08 - DW All
UK: Starmer says he would't have appointed Mandelson as US envoy if he'd known he failed vetting process
Mon 18:08 - DW World
UK: Starmer says he would't have appointed Mandelson as US envoy if he'd known he failed vetting process
Mon 18:08 - DW Top
UK: Starmer says he would't have appointed Mandelson as US envoy if he'd known he failed vetting process
Mon 19:54 - Politico EU
7 reasons Starmer can’t shake off the Mandelson vetting saga
Mon 20:41 - France 24
Starmer’s Mandelson 'gamble': Did political firepower trump diplomacy to appease Washington?
Mon 21:07 - Sky News (UK)
Trump weighs in on Mandelson scandal - as another bruising day beckons for Starmer
Tue 01:24 - BBC Headlines
The Papers: 'Starmer on collision course' and 'I didn't know I was fibbing'
Tue 03:52 - BBC Politics
Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says
Tue 05:58 - BBC Politics
Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row
Tue 09:26 - Aftenposten (NO)
Former British foreign minister: Was pressured to approve Mandelson
Tue 09:48 - NRK (NO)
Fired Foreign Minister says he was subjected to pressure
Tue 09:51 - NYT Europe
Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ From Starmer’s Office for Envoy’s Appointment
Tue 10:52 - BBC Politics
Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row
Tue 11:41 - France 24
'Lame excuse': British papers not convinced by PM Starmer's Mandelson defence
Tue 12:16 - BBC Politics
Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer
Tue 12:20 - Washington Examiner
Fired UK official confirms ‘pressure’ to approve Mandelson: ‘As quickly as humanly possible’
Tue 13:02 - BBC Politics
No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says ex-official
Tue 13:26 - BBC Politics
No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says
Tue 14:12 - France 24
Olly Robbins revelas "constant pressure"
Tue 15:00 - Politico EU
7 takeaways from Olly Robbins’ evidence on the Peter Mandelson vetting saga
Tue 16:14 - France 24
UK: No 10 had "dismissive attitude" to Mandelson's vetting
Wed 01:07 - BBC Headlines
The Papers: 'Starmer on the ropes' and 'Sobbin' Robbins spills the beans'
Wed 07:40 - BBC Politics
Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, union boss says
Wed 08:42 - France 24
Starmer faces rising pressure over Mandelson appointment after new testimony
Wed 12:11 - ANSA Top News
Starmer once again rejects accusations over the Mandelson case, 'I will not resign'
Wed 12:11 - ANSA Mondo
Starmer once again rejects accusations over the Mandelson case, 'I will not resign'
Wed 12:24 - France 24
REPLAY: UK Starmer takes questions in Parliament over Mandelson appointment
Wed 12:27 - France 24
UK Starmer says unaware of security lapse in Mandelson security vetting
Wed 13:13 - BBC Politics
Starmer admits No 10 asked about job for aide Matthew Doyle
Wed 13:17 - Middle East Eye
How the scapegoating of a respected civil servant may lead to Starmer's downfall