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

Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his decision to appoint Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador in Washington.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched a fierce attack on his former U. ambassador Peter Mandelson on Thursday, seeking to assuage anger from across British politics

Angela Rayner has reportedly warned Sir Keir Starmer not to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US due to his links to paedophile sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after police raided two properties linked to Mandelson on Friday afternoon, seizing evidence of the Met’s criminal investigation into the disgraced Peer.

Anger is growing among Labour MPs, who are unhappy with Sir Keir Starmer making Peter Mandelson US ambassador.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K.’s ambassador to Washington despite his ties to the disgraced

Downing Street was tonight battling to contain the scandal amid a backlash over a slew of fresh revelations about Peter Mandelson's friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

ITV News Political Correspondent Harry Horton looks back at a turbulent week for Labour that put Sir Keir Starmer's political future at risk.

U.K. bond yields ticked higher Thursday morning as faith in Starmer's leadership was shaken, but fell on news the Bank of England would hold rates.