Epstein Files: Starmer Under Fire Over Mandelson Appointment; Successor Speculation Rises

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces crisis after Peter Mandelson's name appeared in Jeffrey Epstein files, leading to Mandelson's resignation.
• Starmer apologized for appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, admitting he believed Mandelson's lies about his relationship with Epstein.
• The appointment, despite Mandelson's known ties to Epstein, has triggered a police investigation and internal backlash from Labour MPs.
• Labour MPs forced the government to submit all documents regarding Mandelson’s appointment to the Intelligence and Security Committee, challenging Starmer's authority.
• Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called Starmer's position "untenable"; potential successors like Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, and Al Carns are being discussed.