British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle to stay in post in the wake of the fallout of his decision in 2024 to appoint veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson as the U.K. ambassador to the U.

Keir Starmer's speech on funding for deprived area has been overshadowed by the explosive row over Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Follow below for all the latest updates

Sir Keir Starmer is betraying Brexit by nudging Britain towards ever-closer political and economic union with the EU, writes Giles Sheldrick.

Trade unions are threatening to withdraw support from government and unite against prime minister

PRESSURE is growing on Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US

Beyond survival, Sir John doubted Sir Keir’s capacity to reverse Labour’s fortunes by 2029. He cited economic recovery and NHS waiting lists as pivotal, but stressed a deeper flaw. Sir John said: "Starmer doesn’t provide his party or the country with any sense of direction. It is the fact that he hasn't been able to do 'the vision thing.'"

Labour Party has unveiled a relatively unknown candidate, Manchester city councillor Angeliki Stogia, to fight the Gorton and Denton by-election after snubbing the so-called King of the North. David Maddox,