Lord Mandelson is part of a long list of key appointees that Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to sack for predictable problems, which poses big questions about his judgment, as David Maddox explains
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Prince Harry finishes UK visit with tribute to Diana before US return
Harry reunited with his father King Charles during the trip
These spiders have ‘dark DNA’ – and it could change the way we understand evolution
Scientists believe ‘dark DNA’ may be accountable for the diverse range of variation we see in nature
Peter Mandelson sacked as US ambassador after fresh revelations over his links to Epstein
Keir Starmer initially said he maintained confidence in Mandelson – but has faced mounting pressure to sack the ambassador
Mandelson sacked ‘in light of new emails’ over Jeffrey Epstein relationship, Doughty tells MPs
MPs were told Lord Peter Mandelson was sacked from his role as Ambassador to the United States in light of “new emails” that show “the depth and extent of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.”
Strong winds of up to 80mph to hit UK with yellow weather warning issued
The yellow weather warning for wind was issued for Sunday and Monday
Attorney general trashes calls from Nigel Farage to leave the ECHR
Attorney general Richard Hermer said Britain would be left in ‘splendid isolation’ with Russia and Belarus if it left the ECHR
Government rules out plan to block out the sun as scientists warn of ‘severe damage’ risks
Announcement comes after more than 40 polar scientists warned ideas to slow polar ice loss were unrealistic, unaffordable and dangerous
How Prince Harry’s private tea with King Charles could mark start of new era after years of conflict
The royal rift has played out publicly in recent years
Prince Harry meets King Charles for ‘private tea’ in first meeting for almost two years
The Duke of Sussex spent about an hour with his father in Clarence House