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Sophie Wingate

PA Deputy Political Editor

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: PM ‘sorry for believing Mandelson’s lies’ as he apologises to Epstein’s victims

PM ‘sorry for believing Mandelson’s lies’ as he apologises to Epstein’s victims

Supporting image for story: Starmer’s premiership safe, minister says despite growing anger over Mandelson

Starmer’s premiership safe, minister says despite growing anger over Mandelson

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands-born MP Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory sacking

West Midlands-born MP Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory sacking