Pippa Crerar
@pippacrerar.bsky.social
Political Editor, The Guardian
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Will the Mandelson-Epstein scandal bring down the Prime Minister? | ITV Peston
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February 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Thursday’s @theguardian.com front page: ‘It’s over’ for Starmer, say Labour MPs amid fury over Mandelson www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
February 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Thursday’s @theguardian.com front page: ‘It’s over’ for Starmer, say Labour MPs amid fury over Mandelson www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
NEW: Govt has updated own amendment to allow ISC to vet Mandelson docs after Labour MPs warned they would vote down attempts to limit disclosures about appointment as ambassador.
Tories will back a/ment taking some immediate peril away from Starmer.
Tories will back a/ment taking some immediate peril away from Starmer.
February 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
NEW: Govt has updated own amendment to allow ISC to vet Mandelson docs after Labour MPs warned they would vote down attempts to limit disclosures about appointment as ambassador.
Tories will back a/ment taking some immediate peril away from Starmer.
Tories will back a/ment taking some immediate peril away from Starmer.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:54 AM
It’s shaping up to be another mad day in yet another mad week of politics 😮💨
So let Robert and Pippa give you the inside track on what’s really going on and what it really means tonight 👇
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📺 1045PM ITV1
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ANALYSIS: Peter Mandelson scandal shortens odds on Keir Starmer following him out the door - @peterwalker99.bsky.social writes
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Mandelson scandal shortens odds on Starmer following him out the door
Appointment of the ex-ambassador despite tarnished past raises potentially fatal doubts about judgment of PM and his team
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February 4, 2026 at 9:11 AM
ANALYSIS: Peter Mandelson scandal shortens odds on Keir Starmer following him out the door - @peterwalker99.bsky.social writes
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...and that of Morgan McSweeney who is said to have pushed Mandelson's appt.
Labour MPs received calls y'day to assess the vulnerability of their position. “Morgan is completely exposed but I just don’t think Keir can function without him,” one MP said.
Labour MPs received calls y'day to assess the vulnerability of their position. “Morgan is completely exposed but I just don’t think Keir can function without him,” one MP said.
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM
...and that of Morgan McSweeney who is said to have pushed Mandelson's appt.
Labour MPs received calls y'day to assess the vulnerability of their position. “Morgan is completely exposed but I just don’t think Keir can function without him,” one MP said.
Labour MPs received calls y'day to assess the vulnerability of their position. “Morgan is completely exposed but I just don’t think Keir can function without him,” one MP said.
It will release anything expect papers prejudicial to national security and diplomatic relations. Understand officials are already working through huge tranche of material but unlikely to publish today.
No 10 knows this is a risky moment and that questions will again fall on PM's judgement...
No 10 knows this is a risky moment and that questions will again fall on PM's judgement...
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM
It will release anything expect papers prejudicial to national security and diplomatic relations. Understand officials are already working through huge tranche of material but unlikely to publish today.
No 10 knows this is a risky moment and that questions will again fall on PM's judgement...
No 10 knows this is a risky moment and that questions will again fall on PM's judgement...
Mandelson latest👇
Tories plan to use arcane parly procedure ('humble address') to push for release of internal documents relating to Mandelson's US ambo appt.
Rather than face difficult vote amid anger among Labour MPs, govt is not seeking to oppose Tory motion but instead will try to amend it.
Tories plan to use arcane parly procedure ('humble address') to push for release of internal documents relating to Mandelson's US ambo appt.
Rather than face difficult vote amid anger among Labour MPs, govt is not seeking to oppose Tory motion but instead will try to amend it.
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Mandelson latest👇
Tories plan to use arcane parly procedure ('humble address') to push for release of internal documents relating to Mandelson's US ambo appt.
Rather than face difficult vote amid anger among Labour MPs, govt is not seeking to oppose Tory motion but instead will try to amend it.
Tories plan to use arcane parly procedure ('humble address') to push for release of internal documents relating to Mandelson's US ambo appt.
Rather than face difficult vote amid anger among Labour MPs, govt is not seeking to oppose Tory motion but instead will try to amend it.
Wednesday’s @theguardian.com front page: Met investigation into Mandelson over alleged Epstein email links www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
February 4, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Wednesday’s @theguardian.com front page: Met investigation into Mandelson over alleged Epstein email links www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Interior Architecture Landscape - run by man called John Simpson - confirmed last week the Ghandehari family are its clients.
Spox said decision to donate to Reform was made independently by company’s management, and not Ghandehari family itself. All details 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Spox said decision to donate to Reform was made independently by company’s management, and not Ghandehari family itself. All details 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos hosted and paid for by family trust of billionaire
Trust says Reform UK leader was invited to WEF event by London-based venture capitalist as an honorary adviser
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February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Interior Architecture Landscape - run by man called John Simpson - confirmed last week the Ghandehari family are its clients.
Spox said decision to donate to Reform was made independently by company’s management, and not Ghandehari family itself. All details 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Spox said decision to donate to Reform was made independently by company’s management, and not Ghandehari family itself. All details 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The trust is not Reform’s only link to the Ghandehari family. Last year, she reported Reform UK received £200k in donations from a small design and architecture firm that had faced winding-up petition from HMRC.
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
The trust is not Reform’s only link to the Ghandehari family. Last year, she reported Reform UK received £200k in donations from a small design and architecture firm that had faced winding-up petition from HMRC.
A few people asking about fascinating story by @rowenamason.bsky.social (which others have followed up/ expanded on) so sharing here 👇
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
February 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
A few people asking about fascinating story by @rowenamason.bsky.social (which others have followed up/ expanded on) so sharing here 👇
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
She & @guardianheather.bsky.social revealed that Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos was hosted and paid for by the $10bn family trust of an Iranian-born billionaire.
They prompted furious backlash from across political spectrum, including Gordon Brown, who was PM at time of alleged breaches. He & other senior Labour figures are expected to be interviewed as witnesses. MPs had reported Mandelson to Scotland Yard for misconduct in public office.
February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
They prompted furious backlash from across political spectrum, including Gordon Brown, who was PM at time of alleged breaches. He & other senior Labour figures are expected to be interviewed as witnesses. MPs had reported Mandelson to Scotland Yard for misconduct in public office.
Documents released by US Department of Justice in recent days appeared to show then business secretary sent confidential details in string of emails to late financier in aftermath of financial crash.
February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Documents released by US Department of Justice in recent days appeared to show then business secretary sent confidential details in string of emails to late financier in aftermath of financial crash.
BREAKING: Met police to formally launch criminal investigation into allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked Downing Street emails and market sensitive information to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
BREAKING: Met police to formally launch criminal investigation into allegations that Peter Mandelson leaked Downing Street emails and market sensitive information to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
NEW: Reform UK says it would re-impose the two-child benefit cap - scrapped by Labour - for most families to fund £3bn support package for pubs.
February 3, 2026 at 3:41 PM
NEW: Reform UK says it would re-impose the two-child benefit cap - scrapped by Labour - for most families to fund £3bn support package for pubs.
BREAKING: Lord Mandelson is to step down from the House of Lords immediately.
But he will keep his title as a peerage is bestowed for life - unless government changes the law.
But he will keep his title as a peerage is bestowed for life - unless government changes the law.
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
BREAKING: Lord Mandelson is to step down from the House of Lords immediately.
But he will keep his title as a peerage is bestowed for life - unless government changes the law.
But he will keep his title as a peerage is bestowed for life - unless government changes the law.
BREAKING: Met Police reviewing reports about Mandelson’s emails to Epstein to decide if to investigate.
“The Met has received a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office. The reports will all be reviewed to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation.”
“The Met has received a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office. The reports will all be reviewed to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation.”
February 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM
BREAKING: Met Police reviewing reports about Mandelson’s emails to Epstein to decide if to investigate.
“The Met has received a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office. The reports will all be reviewed to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation.”
“The Met has received a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office. The reports will all be reviewed to determine if they meet the criminal threshold for investigation.”
NEW: Emily Thornberry, Labour chair of foreign affairs committee, says police should investigate emails.
"Surely this is not a matter of whether Mandelson should be in the Lords [but]... of whether the police should be involved."
SNP, Lib Dems and PC have all already called for police involvement
"Surely this is not a matter of whether Mandelson should be in the Lords [but]... of whether the police should be involved."
SNP, Lib Dems and PC have all already called for police involvement
February 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
NEW: Emily Thornberry, Labour chair of foreign affairs committee, says police should investigate emails.
"Surely this is not a matter of whether Mandelson should be in the Lords [but]... of whether the police should be involved."
SNP, Lib Dems and PC have all already called for police involvement
"Surely this is not a matter of whether Mandelson should be in the Lords [but]... of whether the police should be involved."
SNP, Lib Dems and PC have all already called for police involvement
🚨 Peter Mandelson, Jeffrey Epstein and what Labour knew when - @kiranstacey.bsky.social & I chew it all over in our latest podcast
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Mandelson, Epstein and what Labour knew when – podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Peter Mandelson’s resignation from the Labour party over yet more details about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
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February 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
🚨 Peter Mandelson, Jeffrey Epstein and what Labour knew when - @kiranstacey.bsky.social & I chew it all over in our latest podcast
www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
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"Given the shocking new information that has come to light in the latest tranche of Epstein papers... I have now written to ask for a wider & more intensive enquiry into the wholly unacceptable disclosure of govt papers & info during the period when the country was battling global financial crisis."
February 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM
"Given the shocking new information that has come to light in the latest tranche of Epstein papers... I have now written to ask for a wider & more intensive enquiry into the wholly unacceptable disclosure of govt papers & info during the period when the country was battling global financial crisis."
BREAKING: Gordon Brown says he has asked Cabinet Secretary to investigate disclosure of "confidential and market sensitive information" allegedly from Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein.
Former PM says he first asked CS to do this in September but biz department found no records.
Former PM says he first asked CS to do this in September but biz department found no records.
February 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM
BREAKING: Gordon Brown says he has asked Cabinet Secretary to investigate disclosure of "confidential and market sensitive information" allegedly from Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein.
Former PM says he first asked CS to do this in September but biz department found no records.
Former PM says he first asked CS to do this in September but biz department found no records.
Full story: House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Keir Starmer
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House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Starmer
PM believes ex-Labour minister should not be member of House of Lords or use title, No 10 spokesperson says
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February 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Full story: House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Keir Starmer
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Downing Street said that if Mandelson was called to testify before the US Congress inquiry into the Epstein files then he should, after further huge tranche of documents was released over weekend.
February 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Downing Street said that if Mandelson was called to testify before the US Congress inquiry into the Epstein files then he should, after further huge tranche of documents was released over weekend.
The Cabinet Secretary will also investigate Mandelson’s actions as business secretary when Labour was last in power, after emails emerged to Jeffrey Epstein about government policy.
February 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
The Cabinet Secretary will also investigate Mandelson’s actions as business secretary when Labour was last in power, after emails emerged to Jeffrey Epstein about government policy.