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Ex-M16 chief slams Starmer’s ‘appalling judgement’ over Mandelson US ambassador appointment

Allies of the Labour grandee said he admitted in his vetting interview for the diplomat job that he continued his relationship with the paedophile for many years

Evening Standard

UK needed ‘unconventional’ US ambassador when picking Mandelson, minister says

Douglas Alexander says he would not have been appointed if PM had known the depth of his links to Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian - UK

Douglas Alexander defends Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson appointment

DOUGLAS Alexander has defended Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador despite knowing the Labour peer stayed at…

The National (Scotland)

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PM would not have appointed Mandelson if he had known ‘extent of Epstein link’

Lord Mandelson was sacked as Britain’s ambassador to the US on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Downing Street says Starmer still has ‘confidence in his top team’ after Rayner and Mandelson departures – as it happened

Scotland secretary Douglas Alexander said of Rayner’s departure that MPs ‘feel quite acutely that sense of loss’

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney ‘pushed for appointment of Mandelson’

Growing questions over prime minister’s judgement after dramatic sacking of Peter Mandelson on Thursday

The Independent UK

Trade deal on Scotch whisky ‘very high’ on UK Government agenda – Alexander

US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in the UK for a state visit next week.

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Keir Starmer hands loyal Scottish Labour MPs top Government jobs – see full list

A HOST of Scottish Labour loyalists – including a former Better Together chief and the wife of Keir Starmer’s top strategist – have been given…

The National (Scotland)

Alexander hails ‘defence dividend’ for Scotland from new UK Government strategy

The UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy will provide a ‘real boost’ for Scotland’s economy, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said.

The Independent UK

Douglas Alexander ‘looking forward to being Scotland’s voice’

The new Scottish Secretary formally takes up the role on Monday.

Evening Standard

Douglas Alexander fails to say whether Scotland is in a voluntary union

THE new Scottish Secretary has failed to confirm whether Scotland is in a voluntary union in his first interview since taking on the role.

The National (Scotland)

Sacked Scottish secretary Ian Murray returns to UK Government in ministerial role

KEIR Starmer has reinstated sacked Scottish secretary Ian Murray to his government in a demoted role

The National (Scotland)

Starmer overhauls Home Office to take on Farage over migration

The Home Office has seen sweeping changes of ministers as Labour’s poll ratings continue to be hit by anger over migration and policing

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar defends UK Labour hosting Israeli president despite Gaza genocide

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended the UK Government’s decision to play host to Israeli president Isaac Herzog despite the genocide…

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Evening Standard

Labour veteran Alexander says return to Scotland Office a ‘real honour’

Douglas Alexander replaces the sacked Ian Murray as Secretary of State for Scotland.

The Independent UK

Cabinet reshuffle: All the new appointments in Sir Keir Starmer’s top team

The Prime Minister has carried out a root and branch reshuffle of the Cabinet.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Alexander handed Scottish Secretary job after Ian Murray sacked

KEIR Starmer has named Douglas Alexander as the new Scottish Secretary after firing Ian Murray ...

Evening Standard

Tube strike is ON - but TfL says there is still time to avert chaos and pleads with RMT to back down

Union lead negotiator says demand for pay rise and shorter working week for Tube staff is 'not unreasonable'

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Here's why Angela Rayner has left her Government roles amid tax row

DEPUTY Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned from Government after a row broke out over her tax affairs.

The National (Scotland)

Law firm Angela Rayner used to buy £800k flat denies giving tax advice

Angela Rayner's political future is hanging in the balance after the conveyancing firm she used to complete her purchase of her £800,000 flat…

Evening Standard

Minister defends prospect of Government meeting Israeli president in UK

Douglas Alexander said the UK must engage with Israeli as well as Palestinian authorities.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner faces crunch moment as ethics probe set to report on tax row

One minister said it would be a ‘good thing’ for the Government if the probe concluded quickly.

The Guardian - UK

Lammy made deputy PM with Cooper as foreign secretary and Mahmood at Home Office – as it happened

Starmer reshapes his senior team after Angela Rayner steps down over stamp duty row

The Independent UK

Who could replace Angela Rayner as she resigns over stamp duty row?

Serving as both deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s resignation is a major headache for the prime minister. But who are the likely candidates to replace her?

The Independent UK

Trade minister visiting Japan and South Korea to boost economic ties

Douglas Alexander will deliver a speech at the Pacific Future Forum in Tokyo and meet with the Korea trade minister to discuss a free trade agreement.

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