Live Updates: Keir Starmer Under Pressure to Resign as Prime Minister of Britain

New York Times - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 9 min read 100% complete by The New York TimesFebruary 9, 2026 at 04:54 PM

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Starmer ousts cabinet secretary in clear out of top team after Mandelson scandal

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing increased pressure to resign after the leader of the Scottish Labour party, Anas Sarwar, publicly called for him to step down. Sarwar cited Starmer's role in appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States despite Mandelson's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released emails revealed Mandelson shared confidential information with Epstein while in a senior government role in 2009. While not part of the cabinet, Sarwar is the most senior Labour figure to call for Starmer's resignation, deepening the crisis. Several cabinet ministers have voiced their support for Starmer in response. Starmer's director of communications, Tim Allan, also resigned on Monday.

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The yield on Britain’s 10-year government bonds rose 0.07 percentage points.

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Tim Allan, Mr. Starmer’s director of communications, resigned on Monday.

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Mr. Starmer fired Mr. Mandelson from his diplomatic post in September.

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Anas Sarwar urged Keir Starmer to stand down.

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The messages suggested that Mr. Mandelson passed on confidential information to Mr. Epstein.

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Tim Allan 30% Rachel Reeves 40% John Healey 40% United States ×250% Scottish National Party 50% Jeffrey Epstein ×360% Scottish Labour Party 60% Labour Party ×370% Peter Mandelson ×470% Britain ×280% Anas Sarwar ×680% Keir Starmer ×990%

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