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Starmer says ‘vast majority’ of Labour still supports him, despite Mandelson controversy – UK politics live Good morning and welcome to today’s live coverage of UK politics. Despite several calls for his resignation
controversial, not least because Mandelson had twice been forced to resign from government [over separate scandals](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/11/mandelsons-rollercoaster-career-grinds-to-a-final-stop-with-a-scandal-again). He was also known to have been a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, even after
resign. Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said: "I'm not surprised Anas Sarwar doesn't want to be seen with Keir Starmer, who is mired in controversy. "He still has monumental questions
Mandelson] clearance for the role”. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, has led calls for the prime minister to resign over the controversy. She said on Friday: “It is completely preposterous for us to believe that
controversy as a “failing of the state”. Davey said on Friday: “We need to get to the bottom of exactly what [Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer) knew when, and whether he intentionally misled parliament over
controversy has reignited concerns in Labour’s ranks about the prime minister’s future, with several senior sources saying they believe Starmer is on borrowed time. One minister described him as being in a “holding
Starmer. But in front of MPs, Sir Olly defended his actions, insisting he had followed the proper process while under "constant pressure" from No 10 to get Lord Mandelson in post. No 10 denied claims
resign.” McDonald said this shows that “No 10 required a scalp and wanted it quickly,” adding: “I cannot see that there was any process, any fairness, any giving him the chance