Epstein Files Rock UK Politics: Starmer Faces Calls to Resign Amid Mandelson Scandal

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces resignation calls 19 months into his term due to the Mandelson-Epstein scandal.
• Newly released files reveal Peter Mandelson, Starmer's US ambassador appointee, maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein and allegedly shared sensitive information.
• Starmer's chief of staff and communications director resigned, and Scotland's Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar publicly called for Starmer's resignation.
• UK police launched a criminal investigation into Mandelson for alleged misconduct; Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party and House of Lords.
• Despite mounting pressure and falling poll numbers, Starmer refuses to resign, vowing to fight any leadership challenge.