Rayner's Leadership Rise as Labour Faces Starmer Crisis
Angela Rayner emerges as potential successor to Keir Starmer amid Labour turmoil over the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, with party factions weighing timing of leadership contest.
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Starmer Leadership Crisis Over Mandelson-Epstein Scandal (07.02.2026)
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense pressure from within his own party following revelations about his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Labour MPs question his judgement as potential successors emerge.
Rayner Warned Starmer on Mandelson Epstein Links Amid Police Raids
Angela Rayner reportedly cautioned Keir Starmer against appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador due to Epstein ties, as police search his homes in a misconduct probe.
Trump's 'Racist' Obama Ape Video Draws Widespread Condemnation
Donald Trump shared a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes on Truth Social, prompting accusations of racism and swift backlash from politicians and the public.
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Clintons Demand Public Epstein Testimony to Avoid Politics
Bill and Hillary Clinton call for public congressional testimony on Jeffrey Epstein ties, arguing closed-door depositions would let Republicans politicise the issue unfairly.
Europe's New Right: A Modern Revolution Fueled by Trumpism
Mark Leonard argues Europe's biggest threat is not Trump's policies but his ideological movement transforming politics from within, as new right parties gain ground with a hyper-modern critique of liberalism.
Congress to Review Unredacted Epstein Files at Justice Department
Lawmakers will begin examining sensitive, unredacted Jeffrey Epstein documents starting Monday under strict security protocols, marking a significant escalation in congressional oversight of the sex trafficking scandal.
Trump Criticizes Female Reporters' Attitude in Tense Exchanges
Former President Donald Trump interrupted and criticized Washington Post and CNN journalists during press gaggles, focusing on immigration policy and Epstein files while attacking media outlets.
FCC Probes The View Over Equal Time Rules for Candidates
The FCC, under Chairman Brendan Carr, is investigating ABC's The View for potential violations of equal time rules following an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, challenging a 2006 exemption for talk shows.
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Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski reflects on his rise from activist to politician, balancing grassroots campaigning with media appearances and unconventional outreach.
Trump's Landmark Renaming Hopes Dashed by Court Ruling
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze $16 billion for the Gateway Tunnel Project, rejecting attempts to use the funds as leverage to rename Penn Station and Dulles Airport after the president.
Mandelson's Epstein Scandal: A Political Psychodrama
The Epstein files expose Peter Mandelson's catastrophic breach of trust, revealing a lifelong attraction to wealth and influence that now threatens Keir Starmer's government and Labour's future.
Schumer Denies Trump's Claim He Proposed Renaming Penn Station
Senator Chuck Schumer has vehemently denied President Trump's assertion that he suggested renaming Penn Station and Dulles Airport in exchange for federal funding, calling it an 'absolute lie'.
Clinton Demands Public Hearing in Epstein Probe, Slams GOP
Former President Bill Clinton pushes for a public hearing in the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein associates, accusing Republicans of partisan games and secrecy. Hillary Clinton joins the call for transparency.
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Trump Blasts Female Reporter's 'Bad Attitude' Over Immigration
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NYT Columnist's JD Vance Percocet Remark Sparks Outrage
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Trump Declines Apology Over Racist Obama Video
Donald Trump has declined to apologise after his account posted and deleted a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates, blaming a staffer for the error.
Mandelson Question on The Chase Amid Epstein Claims
A rerun of ITV's The Chase featured a question about Peter Mandelson, coinciding with US Justice Department files alleging he leaked information to Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC Question Time Audience Applauds Critique of Reform's Zia Yusuf
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Trump's Racist Obama Video Sparks Outrage, GOP Silent
Democrats erupted in fury after Donald Trump posted a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, with Republicans mostly silent and Trump refusing to apologize.
Rayner's £1M War Chest Fuels Leadership Ambitions
Angela Rayner, once resigned and disgraced, now commands a £1 million war chest and taxpayer-funded security while positioning herself as Keir Starmer's potential successor.
Lord Rennard Suspended by Lib Dems Over Harassment Allegations
Liberal Democrat peer Lord Rennard has been suspended from the party following a review of historic sexual harassment allegations from 2013, with leader Ed Davey stating he should not remain in the House of Lords.
Labour MPs Demand Starmer Sack Chief of Staff McSweeney
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from Labour MPs to fire chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over the Peter Mandelson appointment scandal and alleged journalist investigations.
Trump Deletes Racist Obama Video, Refuses to Apologise
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Starmer's Authority Evaporates in Mandelson-Epstein Scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis as the Mandelson-Epstein affair erodes his authority, with Labour MPs openly discussing his successor and key elections looming.
Trump Refuses Apology for Racist Obama Video Post
President Donald Trump has refused to apologise for sharing a video containing a racist depiction of the Obamas, instead claiming he is the 'least racist' president in recent history.
Takaichi Aims to Expand Power in Japan's Sunday Election
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Whitehall Fury Over Starmer's Vetting Blame for Epstein Scandal
Senior security officials express outrage at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's attempt to shift responsibility onto vetting failures regarding Peter Mandelson's Epstein links, with evidence contradicting his claims.
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Congress Gains Access to Unredacted Epstein Documents
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