A trio of Labour MPs have broken ranks as they call for the "complicit" Lord Mandelson to be sacked over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Bell Riberio-Addy, Kim Johnson and an MP who commented anonymously all said Peter Mandelson should be fired as the UK's ambassador to the US.
Ms Ribbery-Addy said: "There should definitely be an investigation into it because there will be a huge amount of concern, and if the outcome is that he should resign, he should."
The MP for Liverpool Riverside, Ms Johnson, told The Telegraph: "I totally agree [with Bell]. But the fact is, this was known before he was given this position in America as the ambassador.
"As much as he says on the radio that he regrets it, the fact is that he called him his 'best pal' in his birthday card, he made money from him.
"That suggests to me a very strong relationship because who sends cards with those comments on? He should never have got it in the first place."
The third MP stated: "Of course, he should go. And he has had good practice in resigning. He probably has a standard letter on his website."
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Sir Keir Starmer told leaders of Poland, Ukraine and Italy that the UK is 'ready to support Nato and Poland'
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to the leaders of Poland, Ukraine and Italy, saying the UK is "ready to support Nato and Poland to continue to defend the alliance" after Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "The Prime Minister began by condemning the outrageous violation of Poland's airspace.
"This highlighted Russia's increased recklessness in recent weeks, including their attacks on the Cabinet of Ministers building, British Council and EU Delegation buildings in Kyiv.
"Russia's ongoing aggression was unacceptable and continued to show why President Putin had no interest in peace.
"The UK stood ready to support Nato and Poland to continue to defend the alliance in the coming days and weeks, while also working with allies to step up support for Ukraine to ensure it had the capability and air defence it required."
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he had a 'frank' and 'tough' meeting with Sir Keir Starmer
The Israeli President was seen leaving No10 with his head down
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The Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, said he had a "frank" and "tough" meeting with Sir Keir Starmer at No10.
Speaking at an even hosted by Chatham House, Mr Herzog said: "We had a very frank and open discussion, me and Prime Minister Starmer. It was a meeting between allies, but it was a tough meeting.
"Things were said that were tough and strong, and clearly, we can argue, because when allies meet, they can argue. We are both democracies, and we both understand the threat from the jihadists.
"The Prime Minister reiterated, and of course I couldn't agree more, that Hamas is a terror organisation that must be removed."
Kemi Badenoch calls for Peter Mandelson to be sacked following leaked emails
Kemi Badenoch has called for Peter Mandelson to be sacked following leaked emails exposing his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Responding to reports leaked to the Sun, Mrs Badenoch said: "These are sickening revelations.
"Mandelson's position is untenable. Why did Starmer defend him today? How was 'full due process followed'?
"This is a weak Prime Minister, leading a Government mired in scandal. The public deserves better.
"Peter Mandelson needs to be fired now."
Sir Keir Starmer greets Israeli President Isaac Herzog
Sir Keir Starmer has greeted Israeli President Isaac Herzog
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Sir Keir Starmer has shaken hands with Israeli President Isaac Herzog outside Number 10.
As the Israeli president's convoy of vehicles arrived through the gates of Downing Street, a man yelled, "Stop the genocide".
Reporters shouted: "Are you a war criminal?" and "Are you presiding over genocide in Gaza?" as Mr Herzeg entered No10.
Sir Keir appeared incredibly serious as he welcomed Mr Herzog, not smiling as the pair posed for photographers.
Alison McGovern pulls out of Labour deputy leadership race
Alison McGovern has pulled out of the Labour deputy leadership race
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Alison McGovern has pulled out of the Labour deputy leadership race as she backs Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.
She said: "To win again, we must not concede the progressive argument.
"We need to remind people what has made our country strong: our diversity and our openness to change."
She continued: "I am pulling out of the race now to allow my supporters to switch their nominations to one of the remaining candidates before the deadline. I want to thank everyone who has offered me support and encouragement in this race."
Shadow Scottish Secretary hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over his 'double standards' with Lord Mandelson
Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised for his "severe lack of judgement" as fresh controversy surrounds Lord Peter Mandelson over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaking to GB News, Shadow Scottish Secretary Andrew Bowie said Sir Keir is displaying "double standards" with the British Ambassador to the US.
Lord Mandelson sparked outrage over his connection to Mr Epstein after new files revealed he allegedly described the sex offender as "my best pal" in a message for his 50th birthday in 2003.
In an interview with The Sun, the British Ambassador claimed he "deeply" regretted his association with the convicted paedophile, and that the message was "very embarrassing".
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RMT leader calls for Sadiq Khan to convene summit to resolve London Tube strike
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey has called for the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, to attend a summit with the union.
Mr Dempsey told delegates: "I've got a message for the mayor. Instead of going on social media, instead of the old tired cliches, telling trades unionists to get round the table, you're the mayor of London, you're the chair of Transport for London.
"Stop going on social media, invite us to the meeting, let's have a discussion, because I want to know what is going on in London."
Liberal Democrats call for probe into Lord Mandelson
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has called for a probe into Lord Mandelson
| POOLThe Liberal Democrats have called for a probe into whether the British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has broken the diplomatic code.
Leader Sir Ed Davey said: "Lord Mandelson has serious questions to answer over his relationship with the vile sex trafficker and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
"The Civil Service Commission needs to look into whether the ambassador has broken the diplomatic service code by failing to come clean over this sooner.
"With Trump in the White House, we cannot afford to have an ambassador to the United States who is compromised by' embarrassing' secrets."
Government 'must not scare the nation' but should 'be honest with the nation as to the risks and threats' of Russia - defence minister
A defence minister has warned that the Government "must not scare the nation" but should "be honest with the nation as to the risks, the threats" Russia poses to the UK.
Armed forces minister Al Carns told the Commons: "We've got to make sure, if we're going to explain to the population why we're spending more on defence, it's related to those threats, so we're going to clearly explain it.
"The SDR (strategic defence review) has stated that we're going to double down on investment in the defence industry to ensure we can provide the assurance that we can contribute to Nato in an absolutely above-and-beyond meaningful way.
"We must not alarm the nation. We must not scare the nation.
"We must be honest with the nation as to the risks, the threats, that are posed towards us, our defence and indeed the citizens of this country, and we need to be clear with that."
Defence Secretary John Healey asks UK Armed Forced 'to look at options to bolster Nato's air defence over Poland'
Defence Secretary John Healey spoke at a press conference after meeting representatives from several countries
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Defence Secretary John Healey has asked UK Armed Forces "to look at options to bolster Nato's air defence over Poland" after Russian drones were shot down over the country last night.
Speaking at a press conference after a meeting with representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Ukraine, Mr Healey said: "As your Nato ally, we will support you, our Polish friends. As your Nato ally, we will play our part to help secure the safety of your people.
"Following our discussions today, I've asked our UK armed forces to look at options to bolster Nato's air defence over Poland."
Two more Labour MPs call for Peter Mandelson to resign
Kim Johnson, the Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside and another MP who is speaking on condition of anonymity, has called for Peter Mandelson to resign.
Ms Johnson said: "I totally agree with Bell [Ribeiro-Addy]. But the fact is, this was known before he was given this position in America as the ambassador.
"As much as he says on the radio that he regrets it, the fact is that he called him his 'best pal' in his birthday card, he made money from him."
She continued to the Telegraph: "That suggests to me a very strong relationship because who sends cards with those comments on? He should never have got it in the first place."
The MP who spoke anonymously stated: "Of course, he should go. And he has had good practice in resigning. He probably has a standard letter on his website."
Under-Secretary of State for Defence responds to Russia's violation of Polish airspace with drones
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Ministry of Defence, Alistair Carns, has issued a statement about Russia violating Polish airspace with drones.
Mr Carns said: "Last night, as we know, Poland shot down multiple Russian drones that had entered its airspace. Poland stated that it was part of a coordinated Russian attack that had targets across the border in Ukraine, but it's a barbaric attack that Ukraine go through every evening.
"This is an unprecedented violation of Polish airspace, deep enough indeed for Warsaw Airport to close.
"Mr Speaker, Russia's actions are absolutely and utterly reckless, unprecedented and dangerous - it serves to remind us of Vladimir Putin's disregard for peace."
Mr Carns confirmed the Prime Minister has been in contact with the Polish Prime Minister to voice their support for Poland.
Downing Street insists Peter Mandelson was thoroughly vetted
Lord Mandelson is currently serving as Britain's Ambassador to the US | GETTYDowning Street has insisted that the UK ambassador to the US was thoroughly vetted amid allegations about his relationship with dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
A spokesman for Number 10 said after PMQs: "We have been very clear that the victims of Jeffrey Epstein are at the forefront of our minds, he was a despicable criminal who committed the most heinous crimes and destroyed the lives of so many women and girls.
"On the appointment process, any candidates for ambassador positions are subject to extensive vetting and background checks by the Foreign Office and Cabinet Office as a matter of course."
Left-wing deputy leader candidate calls for Peter Mandelson to be sacked
Bell Ribeiro-Addy has called for Peter Mandelson to be sacked
| PABell Riberio-Addy, a contender in the Labour deputy leadership race, has called for Peter Mandelson to be sacked.
She said the US ambassador should face an investigation by the Prime Minister's ethics adviser.
She told the i paper: "I think it's going to disturb quite a few people.
"There should definitely be an investigation into it because there will be a huge amount of concern, and if the outcome is that he should resign."
'The strongest performance I have seen by Kemi Badenoch' - Christopher Hope delivers his analysis on PMQs
GB News' Christopher Hope said it was "the strongest performance I have seen by Kemi Badenoch" as the Tory leader went after Sir Keir Starmer on Peter Mandelson and his messages with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Mr Hope said: "[Badenoch] has had a few misfires, notably last week when she didn't really hammer the Government on Angela Rayner's future and her tax affairs.
"You heard six questions, all on the same issue, pummeling the Prime Minister on Jeffrey Epstein - what does the Government know about these deeper links we are seeing disclosed by these papers in America?
"She said it is a disgrace that the PM won't go further or release more information about the vetting process.... she accused the PM of waffle and whataboutery."
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Sir Keir Starmer questioned about reversing the family farm tax
Tory MP Sarah Bool questioned the Prime Minister about reversing the family farm tax.
She said: "Today is the 10th annual Back British Farming Day. And given the Prime Minister is so keen on resets in recent weeks, will he reset his relationship with our farmers and reverse the family farm tax?"
Sir Keir responded: "Well Mr Speaker, let me tell you what we are doing. With the former president of the National Farmer's Union Baroness Minette Batters to review farm profitability.
"Mr Speaker this is the key issue and delivering the 25 year farming roadmap and we have struck a deal with the EU which is of great deal to farmers, which they (Conservatives) say they will reverse.
"That is on top of the £5billion that we put into farming in our last budget."
Sir Keir Starmer hits out at Reform with the party's health policy
Sir Keir was seen looking towards the Reform MPs, laughing at his answer
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Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at Reform UK with the party's health policy when questioned about chickenpox vaccinations.
The Prime Minister said: "I am proud that Labour is protecting half a million children by rolling out the chickenpox vaccines.
"In stark contrast, the man who wrote Reform's health policy has made shocking and baseless claims that vaccines are linked to cancer, and that has been endorsed by Reform UK.
"These dangerous conspiracies cost lives, and it shows Reform cannot be trusted with our NHS."
Stephen Flynn questions Sir Keir Starmer on hosting Israeli President Isaac Herzog
Stephen Flynn questioned Sir Keir's decision to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog
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SNP's Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, questioned Sir Keir Starmer's decision to host the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, in Downing Street later today.
Mr Flynn described Gaza as a "graveyard" and repeated his demands for an end to all arms sales.
He said: "The man (Mr Herzog) who called for the collective punishment of the Palestinian people, and to send the artillery shells that destroyed their homes, their families and their friends. A man who will ignore every word the Prime Minister says.
"Would he invite Vladimir Putin into Number 10? Would he invite Benjamin Netanyahu into Number 10?"
Sir Keir responded: "We have suspended arms that could be used in Gaza", and that Labour has "sanctioned extremists".
He continued: "I will not give up on diplomacy. That is the politics of students."
Kemi Badenoch hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over the union strikes
Kemi Badenoch has questioned Sir Keir over the union strikes
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Kemi Badenoch has accused Sir Keir Starmer of talking "a load of waffle" and is too focused on his "pointless deputy leadership election" rather than dealing with the unions striking on the London Underground.
Mrs Badenoch said: "We have strikes crippling our capital city and damaging our economy.
"He could use minimum service legislation, which we introduced to make the lives of the people out there better. But he won't because he does not have the backbone to face down the unions.
"With this Government, it is more strikes, more scandals, more chaos, and the link, Mr Speaker, isn't the link between all of this his bad decisions, his bad judgments and his total weakness?"
Sir Keir Starmer defends Angela Rayner when questioned about former deputy PMs intergrity
Sir Keir Starmer has defended Angela Rayner
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Sir Keir Starmer has defended Angela Rayner at Prime Minister's questions when asked about her integrity.
He said: "The Deputy Prime Minister referred herself to the advisor, it was a clear finding and she did the right thing.
"Mr Speaker, contrast that with the Shadow Foreign Secretary, who was found to have broken the code under the last Government.
"What did the Prime Minister do then, he ignored that. It was a resignation, but that was the resignation of the advisor."
'The Prime Minister cannot answer any questions': Kemi Badenoch hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson links to Jeffery Epstein
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has hit out at Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffery Epstein, saying Sir Keir Starmer "cannot answer any questions".
Mrs Badenoch said: "He says the ambassador has expressed full regret but the victims of the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have called for Lord Mandelson to be sacked. And just so the House is aware in 2019 Jeffrey Epstein was convicted of child prostitution and sex trafficking that took place between 2002 and 2005.
"Was the Prime Minister aware of this intimate relationship when he appointed Lord Mandelson to be our ambassador in Washington?"
Sir Keir responded: "As she and the House would expect, full due process was followed during this appointment as it is with all ambassadors. The ambassador has repeatedly expressed his deep regret. He is right to do so. He is now playing an important part in the UK-US relationship."
First PMQs since Sir Keir's Starmer's reshuffle set to get underway
Sir Keir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since the reshuffle of his cabinet.
Dr Luke Evans will begin the questions, with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch having lots to go at the Prime Minister with.
Former Green leader Carla Denyer is set to ask a question in her first PMQs since being replaced as party leader.
Keir Starmer under pressure to urgently suspend deputy Labour leadership contest amid demands for full review
Sir Keir Starmer has been put under pressure to urgently suspend Labour's deputy leadership race after Lord Blunkett demanded an "urgent review".
Speaking to the BBC, Lord Blunkett said: Well my reaction on Sunday night, and I did ring up people and say: ‘Couldn’t we get out of this? Can’t we actually postpone?’
“I suggested suspending the deputy leadership campaign for a full review of what the post is all about when we’re in government. What is the job description? How does it differ from party chair? What are the two different roles here that we’re seeking to achieve?
“So, I’m slightly bewildered as to why there wasn’t a pause, negotiations with both the parliamentary party and the trade unions over a review, and then coming back in the future with a thought-through policy of what is this job for?”
The ex-Home Secretary also warned that Labour is too divided for such a contest at the current time.
He added: “I’ve been a member of the Labour Party for over 60 years, it always loves internalising, it always loves the internal campaign against each other. And we’ve really got to get off it.”
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, former Commons leader Lucy Powell, ex-trade envoy Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Foreign Affairs Chairwoman Dame Emily Thornberry, Liverpool Wavertree MP Paula Barker and Local Government Minister Alison McGovern have all entered the race.
Who will grill the Prime Minister? No time for questions from Reform MPs at PMQs
A list of MPs who will grill Sir Keir Starmer at midday
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READ IN FULL: Keir Starmer responds to Russia attack on Ukraine
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “This morning's barbaric attack on Ukraine and the egregious and unprecedented violation of Polish and Nato airspace by Russian drones is deeply concerning.
“This was an extremely reckless move by Russia and only serves to remind us of President Putin’s blatant disregard for peace, and the constant bombardment innocent Ukrainians face every day.
"I have been in touch with the Polish Prime Minister this morning to make clear our support for Poland, and that we will stand firm in our support for Ukraine.
“My sincere thanks go to the Nato and Polish forces who rapidly responded to protect the Alliance.
"With our partners – and through our leadership of the Coalition of the Willing – we will continue to ramp up the pressure on Putin until there is a just and lasting peace."
PM stuck between union and business bosses in workers' rights row
Sir Keir Starmer held his first Cabinet meeting since a reshuffle last week prompted by Angela Rayner's resignation | PASir Keir Starmer has been told by business bosses to abandon plans to push through Angela Rayner’s workers' rights overhaul.
Archie Norman, the chairman of Marks & Spencer, said the Prime Minister had “a golden opportunity” to halt the legislation.
The row comes after Angela Rayner, the architect of the union-backed plans, resigned as Housing Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister.
Furious Lib Dems demand probe into BBC 'giving Nigel Farage and Reform UK too much coverage'
The Liberal Democrats have written a furious letter to Ofcom demanding it investigates the BBC's "disproportionate" coverage of Nigel Farage and Reform UK.
Max Wilkinson MP, the party's Culture and Media spokesman, wrote to the regulator's chief executive Melanie Dawes, with the party sharing the letter across is social media platforms.
Mr Wilkinson fumed: "By paying such disproportionate attention to Nigel Farage's latest outfit, Reform UK, the BBC is compromising its reputation.
"To many licence fee payers, the broadcaster gives the impression that hangs on every word uttered by Nigel Farage, despite his party's scant representation in Parliament.
Peter Mandelson admits Jeffrey Epstein 'birthday note' is 'very embarrassing'
Lord Peter Mandelson has admitted that the "birthday note" he sent to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is "very embarrassing".
Speaking to The Sun, the UK Ambassador to the US also said that the letter was sent before Epstein was indicted.
He said: “I find them very embarrassing to see and to read, but they were written before he was indicted.
“I just feel two things now – one, I feel a tremendous sense, a profound sense of sympathy for those people, those women, who suffered as a result of his behaviour and his illegal criminal activities.
“Secondly, I regret very, very deeply indeed carrying on that association with him for far longer than I should have done.”
Tory MP brutally shuts down anti-Brexit heckler over migrant crisis live on GB News
Tory MP Richard Holden has brutally shut down an anti-Brexit heckler during a GB News grilling about the migrant crisis.
The Basildon & Billericay MP was almost constantly heckled as he appeared on the People's Channel this morning.
After one pro-EU protester claimed that the migrant crisis was not a problem before the UK left the bloc, Mr Holden said: "There's somebody shouting at me from behind and saying there weren't any illegal migration to the UK before Brexit.
"What we saw, actually, was people dying in the backs of lorries before then."
READ MORE: Reform UK 'living rent free in Keir Starmer's head' as GB News investigation exposes rapid surge in PMQs attacks on Nigel Farage
Labour MPs have mentioned Nigel Farage and Reform UK at least 30 times at Prime Minister’s Questions this year, a GB News analysis of Hansard’s records has revealed.
The attacks, often posed as thinly veiled as open goals for Sir Keir to hammer home, have primarily centred around workers’ rights, the NHS and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The People’s Channel revealed earlier this year that the three themes have become a cornerstone of No10’s efforts to thwart the rise of Reform UK.
However, Labour MPs have also focused on Liz Truss, Reform-run local authorities and Mr Farage’s absence from Prime Minister’s Questions.
RECAP: Bridget Phillipson ahead in race for Labour's deputy leadership
MP backers:
Bridget Phillipson - 44
Lucy Powell - 35
Bell Ribeiro-Addy - 8
Dame Emily Thornberry - 7
Paula Barker - 3
Alison McGovern - 2
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