A key Labour figure for decades, Lord Mandelson faces renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Meanwhile, the government changes its plans on releasing files on Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador - sensitive information could be referred to a committee, rather than being exempt.

By Elizabeth Piper and Muvija M LONDON, Feb 4 - Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed regret on Wednesday for appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, saying the Labour veteran had created a "litany of deceit" about his ties to U.

Texts and emails about Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could fuel biggest political scandal ‘for a generation’

King Charles has stripped Lord Mandelson of his Privy Council status, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed. The Prime Minister announced the update during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday,

The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.

Pressure is growing on Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over his role in the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador to Washington, which Labour figures accuse him of having personally spearheaded.

For Sir Keir Starmer and the soon-to-be ex-peer, the fallout may be about to get even worse, as Mr Mandelson faces a full-blown police inquiry while the prime minister's torment is set to resume on Wednesday.