Sir Keir Starmer will give a major speech on Thursday morning amid warnings that his premiership is in its "end of days" over the Lord Mandelson scandal.
The Prime Minister is expected to turn his guns on Reform UK's "division", vowing that Britain is "bound by values, by common endeavour, and by the responsibilities we owe to one another".
"In a world that increasingly preys on weakness, I believe Britain is stronger as a tolerant, decent and respectful country," he will say.
"Britain has been undermined by political neglect and the scorched earth of Tory austerity... Politics in this dangerous era is no longer about left and right, but a contest between renewal and grievance.
"This Government chooses the path of unity," he will add.
Despite his vow of unity, his own ministers are said to be on the brink of resigning and he faces calls to sack his closest ally and chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney.
Labour MP Barry Gardiner refused to defend Sir Keir last night - and when asked whether he should resign, he urged the PM to "think very hard about what's in the country's best interest".
During a fiery PMQs on Wednesday, the Prime Minister blasted Lord Mandelson - the man he picked as Britain's ambassador to the US - claiming he was repeatedly lied to about his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and accusing him of betraying the country, the party and Parliament.
But Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused Sir Keir of presiding over a "cover-up", asking him directly whether he had knowledge of Lord Mandelson's continued friendship with Epstein after his conviction.
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Asylum seekers banned from using taxis to attend medical appointments after taxpayers hit with £15million bill
A ban on asylum seekers using taxis to travel to GP appointments has come into force after taxpayers were hit with a £15million bill.
In one case, an asylum seeker was found to have charged the Home Office £600 for a 250-mile trip for a medical.
Shabana Mahmood launched an urgent review after the findings emerged. And today, the ban on the taxpayer-funded taxis comes into effect.
"I have ended the wasteful use of taxis for medical appointments to protect the taxpayer's purse," the Home Secretary told the BBC.
"I will stop at nothing to remove the incentives that draw illegal migrants to Britain to restore order and control to our borders."
Lord Mandelson 'conned everybody', says cabinet minister
Housing Secretary Steve Reed said Lord Mandelson 'lied, manipulated and deceived'
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Lord Peter Mandelson “conned everybody,” Cabinet minister Steve Reed has insisted as he sought to stress the Prime Minister and his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney were not “at fault”.
The Housing Secretary told Sky News: “The person at fault here is not the Prime Minister or his team.
“It is Peter Mandelson who lied, manipulated and deceived everybody, including the media, actually, because he was on the media an awful lot as well. He conned everybody.
“What matters is what you do when you find out what’s gone wrong. And the Prime Minister couldn’t have been more decisive. He sacked Peter Manson at 5am in the morning as US ambassador months ago.”
Mr Reed said he felt like he had “been punched in the stomach” when he found out about Lord Mandelson’s dealings with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from the documents released by US authorities.
Labour announces 'world-first' deepfake detection plan
Labour has announced plans to work with tech giants including Microsoft on a “world-first” deepfake detection initiative.
The Home Office said the framework would explore how technology can recognise and assess deepfakes and “set clear expectations” for industry detection standards.
Collaboration between the Government, technology firms, academics and experts will underpin the development of the plan.
Minister for safeguarding, Jess Phillips, said: "For the first time, this framework will take the injustice faced by millions to seek out the tactics of vile criminals, and close loopholes to stop them in their tracks so they have nowhere to hide.
“Ultimately, it is time to hold the technology industry to account, and protect our public, who should not be living in fear.”
It comes days after Britain's data regulator opened a formal probe into X and xAI over their compliance with UK law after the chatbot Grok was used to generate sexual deepfake images without consent.
Who is Morgan McSweeney?
Morgan McSweeney - described as the Prime Minister's "most-trusted aide" - has served as Downing Street Chief of Staff since October 2024.
Starting off as a local organiser within the party, he formed the Labour Together group during Jeremy Corbyn's tenure, which sought to bring the party back to the centre ground.
Mr McSweeney was instrumental in Sir Keir Starmer's successful bid for the Labour leadership in 2020 and his campaign in the 2024 general election.
The No10 strategist is said to have forged a close relationship with Lord Mandelson and played a key role in advocating for his appointment as US ambassador.
He came under pressure to resign last year following allegations that he hid more than £700,000 in donations to a Labour think tank for three years despite being told he was required to declare them.
Downing Street plunged into 'crisis talks' as PM's right-hand man warned he 'may not survive'
Downing Street was said to have been in "bunker mode" late last night after a day of scandal and chaos over Lord Mandelson.
No10 staff, according to political blog Guido Fawkes, were privately meeting with Sir Keir Starmer for crisis talks.
A source warned the outlet it was "not at all clear" that chief of staff Morgan McSweeney would "survive" the coming hours and days, while the mood in the building was "quietly bleak".
What is Keir Starmer set to say in his speech?
The Prime Minister is expected to say this morning: "I love this country. It is the greatest country in the world.
"The progress and prosperity I have seen throughout my life, and the personal journey I have been on - from a working-class background to this - I owe everything to this country and its values.
"I have spent most of my professional life serving them. Because I believe in them. I believe in our values. I believe in rules that protect those in need.
"I believe in the freedom to live and let live, in decency and tolerance, and in respect for difference under the same flag and a common good"
Then, turning to Reform UK's "division", he is set to say: "We are bound by values, by common endeavour, and by the responsibilities we owe to one another as partners in the project of this great nation.
"I believe in our way of doing things. In a world that increasingly preys on weakness, I believe Britain is stronger as a tolerant, decent and respectful country.
The PM is set to add that Britain has been "undermined" by those who seek to sow division.
"Britain has been undermined by political neglect and the scorched earth of Tory austerity. In towns across Britain, it is the same story - high streets, youth clubs, the places that shape a life and bring different people together, that create bonds of memory and pride - they were abandoned.
"Because politics in this dangerous era is no longer about left and right, but a contest between renewal and grievance. Between those who accept the idea that society is a zero-sum competition and those who believe we can unite for a higher purpose.
"This Government chooses the path of unity, because that is the only way we can change Britain - the only way we take control of our future, stand up to the world, and walk forward together."
RECAP: 'Time for a fresh start!' Labour MPs call for PM's head over Mandelson scandal
Labour MPs have admitted Sir Keir Starmer's days in Downing Street are numbered
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Labour MPs have admitted Sir Keir Starmer's days in Downing Street are numbered as backbenchers turn against the Prime Minister.
Earlier today, the PM backed down from his original plans for top civil servant Sir Chris Wormald to decide which documents relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador could be released.
Under pressure from Labour MPs, led by ex-Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Sir Keir accepted the decision could be made by Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee instead.
However, MPs have said the eventual release of the documents, which could be delayed by a police investigation into Mandelson, could launch someone in the party to begin a leadership challenge.
One MP told The Guardian: "Trust is finite. I’m personally not sure I could trust myself to back the prime minister in a confidence vote."
A former Labour minister added: "We’ve had a lot of bad days recently, but this is the worst yet, I think."
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