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Starmer Resists Calls To Resign

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign over a Peter Mandelson–Jeffrey Epstein fallout, after two senior aides quit and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demanded his departure.

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Unpopular British Prime Minister Starmer remains standing for now, but for how long?

It seems that the scandal surrounding former ambassador Peter Mandelson and his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein does not bring down British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the time being. The fact is that Starmer has long been unpopular. Even though he remains standing now, in May the knockout blow may still come.

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The Guardian
Starmer survives – but for how long? – podcast

Helen Pidd follows the twists and turns on Monday as the prime minister fought to keep his job On Monday morning, the prime minister was preparing to reset relations with MPs after the resignation of his chief aide, Morgan McSweeney. Just before midday, news broke that Tim Allen, Keir Starmer’s director of communications, had resigned. By lunchtime, it emerged that Anas Sarwar, Labour’s leader in Scotland, was preparing to hold a press conference calling on Starmer to stand down. Continue reading. . .

Starmer survives – but for how long? – podcast
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
UK: Starmer refuses to resign over Epstein affair

He says he is not willing to step down from his mandate, the British prime minister told MPs from his party amid pressure over the Epstein affair. He has so far 'won every battle'.

UK: Starmer refuses to resign over Epstein affair
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The Guardian
‘PM comes out fighting’: what the UK papers say as Starmer battles on

Prime minister stares down growing call for his resignation amid the Peter Mandelson-Epstein scandal Tuesday’s papers in the UK are dominated by Keir Starmer surviving a call for his resignation from a high-profile party figure, though his fate remains far from certain. The Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, on Monday urged the prime minister to step down amid the fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal, which has already led to the departure of Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. Continue reading. . .

‘PM comes out fighting’: what the UK papers say as Starmer battles on
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Der Spiegel
Jeffrey Epstein case in Britain: Keir Starmer refuses to resign as prime minister

The British prime minister is in the greatest crisis of his term, with calls for his resignation over the Epstein affair growing louder. In front of MPs from his Labour Party, Keir Starmer appeared combative and confident of victory.

Jeffrey Epstein case in Britain: Keir Starmer refuses to resign as prime minister
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Handelsblatt
Epstein scandal: government crisis in London: Prime Minister Starmer buys himself some time

The Epstein scandal shakes Britain's government and royal family. The office of the prime minister seems to be hanging by a thread at times. And former Prince Andrew could fall even further than before.

Epstein scandal: government crisis in London: Prime Minister Starmer buys himself some time
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Dagens Nyheter
What happened: The scandal that could bring down Starmer

Britain's prime minister Keir Starmer is hanging by a thread after revelations about the US ambassador Peter Mandelson's relationship with the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

What happened: The scandal that could bring down Starmer
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by Gerry Hassan

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Which Labour leader will have to leave office first? Anas Sarwar or Keir Starmer?
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Die Zeit
Epstein files: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to resign

Britain's prime minister had appointed Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. He defends himself against criticism. He says he's not prepared to resign.

Epstein files: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to resign
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The UK government is in crisis mode over Mandelson's appointment. In the USA, almost the entire cabinet had ties to Epstein, and there's far less pressure on Trump.
carlquintanilla.bsky.social Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7h
“.. He said he had no interactions with Epstein after 2005, yet we now know they were in business together,” Garcia said. “Lutnick must resign or be fired.”

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February 9, 2026 at 11:16 PM

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Getting really tired of "this is all a media concoction"...

Starmer has the lowest approval rating of any PM in history bar Truss. Senior ministers are openly and unsubtly positioning. His Chief of Staff, Director of Comms and Cab Sec have all resigned on the same day.

I mean come on...
February 9, 2026 at 10:32 PM
El Pais
The Scottish Labour leader worsens Starmer's crisis by calling for his resignation

The British prime minister has lost two of his closest aides in less than 24 hours, but says he is not willing to step down.

The Scottish Labour leader worsens Starmer's crisis by calling for his resignation
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The Irish Times
Keir Starmer fights for political future as Scottish Labour leader urges resignation

Irish Government sources indicate vastly improved relations with Britain will survive any leadership change

Keir Starmer fights for political future as Scottish Labour leader urges resignation
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The Guardian
Starmer survives Sarwar’s putsch, for now – podcast

Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister suffered another major blow when the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, called for him to go. With the cabinet rallying around him, the PM seems to be safe for now, but for how much longer? Pippa and Kiran look at what might happen next Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey and John Harris to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian. com Continue reading. . .

Starmer survives Sarwar’s putsch, for now – podcast
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Financial Times
Labour MPs back Starmer as he asks for more time to deliver on party manifesto

Prime minister tries to revive his fortunes at meeting with backbenchers

Labour MPs back Starmer as he asks for more time to deliver on party manifesto
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Financial Times
Starmer defies call to quit as UK prime minister

Fresh tensions emerge between embattled premier and potential leadership rival Wes Streeting

Starmer defies call to quit as UK prime minister
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The Guardian
Keir Starmer says he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for resignation

PM survives day of high tension after Scots Labour leader Anas Sarwar urges him to step down amid Peter Mandelson row How the Downing Street machine ensured Starmer survived to fight another day Exclusive: Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days Keir Starmer has seen off an immediate challenge to his position from Labour’s leader in Scotland, telling his MPs he was “not prepared to walk away” from power and plunge the country into chaos. But the prime minister emerged badly damaged from a tumultuous 24 hours that brought his premiership to the brink, leaving his party united for now but fearful of what the coming days and weeks will bring. Continue reading. . .

Keir Starmer says he is ‘not prepared to walk away’ after call for resignation
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Handelsblatt
Britain: Is Prime Minister Starmer falling over the Epstein scandal?

Two prominent advisers to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have already resigned over the Epstein affair. Early prominent voices in his party are now calling for his resignation.

Britain: Is Prime Minister Starmer falling over the Epstein scandal?
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