Starmer says Andrew should give evidence in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

A recent poll conducted by Survation for LabourList indicates that four prominent Labour figures—Andy Burnham, Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner, and Wes Streeting—would likely defeat Keir Starmer in a leadership contest, with Burnham and Rayner showing particularly strong support among party members.

Keir Starmer is departing South Africa after attending the G20 summit, where he faced pressing issues including a challenging budget and a controversial peace deal for Ukraine that has raised concerns among allies.

Sir Keir Starmer has called for individuals with information regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case to come forward, following Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's failure to meet a deadline for a deposition before the US Congress. This situation highlights ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein's associates and their accountability.

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held an unexpectedly cordial first meeting at the White House. Despite their previous criticisms of each other, both leaders refrained from discussing their differences during the encounter, focusing instead on collaboration. Mamdani aims to address issues of affordability and public safety in New York City as he prepares to take office.

A group of 28 survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse has reported receiving death threats as they anticipate blame for their abuse. In a statement, the victims expressed their fears of escalating threats and urged police to investigate and provide protection. This warning comes as they await the release of files related to Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender.

Two Democratic lawmakers criticized Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for not responding to their request for a deposition in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The lawmakers, Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam, expressed frustration after the deadline for a response passed. Epstein, a financier, died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.

A critical incident has been declared over a 40ft-high mountain of waste, described as 'utterly appalling' by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The declaration highlights significant concerns regarding waste management and environmental safety in the area.

Nigel Farage is under pressure to investigate potential links between Reform UK and Russia following the sentencing of Nathan Gill, the party's former leader in Wales, to 10 years in prison for accepting bribes from a pro-Kremlin agent. Gill admitted to receiving payments to promote pro-Russian statements, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the party's leadership.