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

Prime minister’s own integrity and judgement under scrutiny as he admits he knew of Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with Epstein – but appointed him US ambassador anyway

MPs say release of papers on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could trigger leadership challenge

Starmer’s support for ‘rules that protect those in need’ overshadowed by concerns he knew about Mandelson’s Esptein links

Angela Rayner is one of many Labour backbenchers to rally against Sir Keir Starmer in the wake of the scandal

Labour MPs have questioned the prime ministers judgement, with some declaring ‘it’s over’ for Starmer

Our community has been discussing the growing pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, focusing on his handling of Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment, the release of sensitive vetting files,…

How damaging will revelations around Peter Mandelson be for Keir Starmer’s own reputation? John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss the latest

Keir Starmer’s days as prime minister are numbered, Labour MPs have warned, after a week of fury over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite his friendship…

PM under ever-increasing pressure from within Labour’s ranks as leadership speculation intensifies amid widespread anger over scandal

The former deputy prime minister reportedly told Starmer appointing Mandelson would be a mistake

Pressure is building on Keir Starmer to explain the disgraced peer’s appointment

The former deputy prime minister reportedly told Starmer appointing Mandelson would be a mistake

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

Sir 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…

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…

Starmer's political future hangs in the balance after chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quits over Mandelson scandal

The fate of Keir Starmer’s premiership could be decided in Gorton and Denton this month, where Labour faces a struggle to cling on to a 13,000 majority. Dan Haygarth speak to…