Coverage dated February 4, 2026 to February 8, 2026

UK's Starmer scrambles to limit Epstein fallout as aides quit

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was scrambling to shore up his premiership on Monday, as another top aide quit and he prepared to face lawmakers

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Feb 8, 2026
U.K. leader's chief of staff quits over hiring Epstein friend as U.S. ambassador
Headline from Delaware Public Media ·
Feb 9, 2026Newest
UK's Starmer scrambles to limit Epstein fallout as aides quit
Headline from Digital Journal ·

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New York Post
UK prime minister facing major leadership crisis over latest Epstein scandal: ‘Starmer has to go’ (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 4, 2026
New York Post's feed description
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is struggling in recent polls, is facing even more pressure from his party following the latest scandal involving the UK's former Epstein-linked ambassador to America, Peter Mandelson.
Delaware Public Media
U.K. leader's chief of staff quits over hiring Epstein friend as U.S. ambassador (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Delaware Public Media's feed description
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned Sunday over the furor surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Fox News
Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigns after recommending Epstein-connected ambassador (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Morgan McSweeney resigned Sunday as Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff amid criticism over his role in Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment.
KESQ Palm Springs
UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Feb 7, 2026
KESQ Palm Springs's feed description
By Caitlin Danaher, James Frater, CNN London (CNN) — The chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Sunday over the scandal around Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US, despite his links to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Digital Journal
UK PM's top aide quits in scandal over Mandelson links to Epstein (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Digital Journal's feed description
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned on Sunday over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington
Los Angeles Times
U.K. leader Starmer's chief of staff quits over appointment of U.S. ambassador with Epstein ties (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Morgan McSweeney said he advised Prime Minister Keir Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador despite ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Newsweek
Top aide to UK PM resigns in Epstein fallout: "The only honorable course" (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 7, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Morgan McSweeney resigned amid a scandal around the appointment of Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to the U.S.
New York Post
UK PM Keir Starmer’s top aide Morgan McSweeney quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 7, 2026
New York Post's feed description
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, quit after taking responsibility for advising the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador despite his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
NPR
U.K. leader's chief of staff quits over hiring of Epstein friend as U.S. ambassador (opens NPR)
Published Feb 7, 2026
NPR's feed description
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned Sunday over the furor surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Al Jazeera
UK PM Starmer’s communications chief quits amid Epstein scandal fallout (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
PM faces criticism for backing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US despite his known links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Breitbart News
Sinking Ship: Starmer's Comms Director Resigns Amid Epstein Scandal (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Prime Minister Starmer's recently appointed communications director resigned on Monday, just hours after the departure of his chief of staff.
The American Conservative
UK PM Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns in Jeffrey Epstein Fallout (opens The American Conservative)
Published Feb 8, 2026
The American Conservative's feed description
State of the Union: Morgan McSweeney took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint the Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.
Fox News
As Epstein-linked appointment sparks backlash, UK PM Starmer faces party revolt amid resignation calls (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Fox News's feed description
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer crisis deepens as chief of staff Morgan McSweeney and communications director Tim Allan resign over Peter Mandelson appointment amid Epstein links.
Digital Journal
UK's Starmer scrambles to limit Epstein fallout as aides quit (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Digital Journal's feed description
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was scrambling to shore up his premiership on Monday, as another top aide quit and he prepared to face lawmakers
Newsweek
Epstein Fallout: Second Keir Starmer Aide Resigns Amid Backlash (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 8, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The U.K. prime minister faces fresh pressure after a second senior aide quit, amid backlash over Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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