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The Guardian Politics25 Apr 2026

Walking the dog and braving the paps: the art of the doorstep photo, from Keane to Mandelson

Former US ambassador and Labour peer joins a long line of people who have gone out to meet awaiting paparazzi head-on For a man at the centre of a storm that has rocked the political establishment, Peter Mandelson has spent the week looking remarkably relaxed. Day after day, as MPs have grilled civil servants over who knew what when about the former US ambassador’s security vetting, and police continue to investigate serious allegations over his own conduct, Mandelson has stepped out of his Rege

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Express Politics24 Apr 2026

Total humiliation for Starmer as Labour come SIXTH in by-election

Reform UK held onto the Cornwall Council seat, with Labour trailing behind the Tories, Lib Dems, Greens and an Independent candidate in last place.

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

Zack Polanski calls for ‘nuance’ when discussing antisemitism in rebuke of PM

Green party leader accuses Keir Starmer of ‘silly games’ in accusing his party of playing down hate crimes Zack Polanski has called on politicians to treat antisemitism with “consideration, care and nuance” as he accused Keir Starmer of trying to play political games with the issue. The Green leader’s comments come after the prime minister accused him of playing down recent antisemitic incidents. Polanski’s party is facing increasing scrutiny for recent comments by some candidates and members.

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BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.

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BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

Is Starmer on borrowed time? - The Latest

Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life as the Mandelson vetting scandal threatens to end his premiership. With no end to the Mandelson saga in sight, and as Labour looks set to suffer major losses at the local elections, can the prime minister survive? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland Continue reading...

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BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again

The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

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Guido Fawkes24 Apr 2026

Guido Whispers: Who’s Running No10 Comms?

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The Guardian Politics24 Apr 2026

Martin Rowson on the assisted dying bill being blocked by the House of Lords – cartoon

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Guido Fawkes24 Apr 2026

Two Thirds of Voters Demand Lord Falconer Stand Down Over Mandelson Links

As his eighth attempt to legalise assisted suicide crashes out of Parliament today, Guido has seen fresh polling showing almost two-thirds of voters (63%) think the Bill’s champion in the Lords, Lord Falconer, should apologise and stand down as a peer. That’s for introducing Peter Mandelson into the Lords just months after Jeffrey Epstein’s first…

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BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

The assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isn't over

In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.

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BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

The assisted dying bill has failed - but the debate isn't over

In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.

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