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

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

SAM LISTER: Oh dear, Keir.

Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.

The Epstein scandal threatens to destroy the careers of British PM Keir Starmer and his chief of staff, and their mission to restore trust in the Labour Party.

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.'"

SIR Keir Starmer is losing his grip on power, and talk is now turning to who could replace him should he be sent to the knacker’s yard. There is no obvious successor waiting in the wings ready to